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## & (b) Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, American SafetyTraining and Resources, Inc. (AS TAR), the operator of small unmanned aircraft systems {sUAS) equipped to conduct aerial photography and pipeline surveys, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations {FAR) to allow commercial operation of its sUASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and underthe conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. As described morefully below, the requested exemption would permitthe operation of sUASs in lowaltitude airspace and provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations ofthe pipeline survey industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval ofthis exemption would therebyenhance safety andfulfill the Secretary ofTransportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "...establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems in the national airspace system." The name and address ofthe applicant: ASTAR Attn: Lance Childress Ph: 405-604-9494 Email: lance@astarsafety.com Address: 115 East California Ave, Suite 313, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Enclosures: DJI AVL58 5.8G Video Link User Manual DJI Ground Station Wireless Data-link User Manual DJI Naza - M (V2) Quick Start Guide**~** 1 I



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## Prioria Hex Data Sheet Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart H, Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR 45.23 (b), Aircraft Marking, Certification and Registration 14 CFR 61.23 (a) & (c), Medical Certificates 14 CFR 61.101 (e) (4) & (5), Recreational Pilot Privileges 14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

## & (b), Private Pilot Privileges 14 CFR 61.315 (a) & (c), Sport Pilot Privileges 14 CFR 91.7 (a), Civil aircraft airworthiness 14 CFR 91.119 (c) 

## & (d), Minimum safe altitude 14 CFR 91.121, Altimeter setting 14 CFR 91.151 (a) (1), Fuel requirements for VFR flight 14 CFR 91.405 (a), Maintenance and maintenance inspections 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1), Operation after Maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and inspections 14 CFR 409 (a) (1) 

## & (2), Inspections 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b), Maintenance records This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333 (a) through (c) ofthe Reform Act. This lawdirects the Secretary ofTransportation to considerwhether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion ofthe rulemaking required under Section 332 ofthe Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs do not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS orto the public, or pose a threat to national security in light ofthe following: • The UAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability • Operation ofthe UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas • Operation ofthe UAS within visual line ofsight ofthe operator Lastly, ifthe Secretary determines that such vehicles may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements forthe safe operation ofsuch aircraft in the national airspace system. The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority, by its terms, includes exempting civil aircraft, as theterm is defined under §40101 ofthe Act, that includes sUASs from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate.-' i

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## The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) ofthis section orany sections 44702-44716 ofthis title ifthe Administratorfinds the exemption is in the public's interest. ASTAR's sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 orfewer pounds including its payload. They operate, under normal conditions, at a speed ofno more than 50 knots and have the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line ofsight ofthe pilot in command (PIC) and will utilize a safety observer. Such operations will insure that the sUAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system ortothe public." Given the small size ofthe sUASs involved, the applicantfalls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level ofsafety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size ofthe UASs, approval ofthe application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, the strong equivalent level ofsafety surrounding the proposed operations, the significant public benefits, enhanced safety, reduced environmental impacts, including reduced emissions, that are associated with allowing UASs for aerial imagery collections, the grant ofthe requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay. Aircraft and Equivalent Level ofSafety 

## The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level ofsafety to operations underthe current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe pipeline inspection and survey operations conducted with conventional aircraft and helicopters. • Limitations and Conditions. 

## These limitations and conditions towhich ASTAR agrees to be bound when conducting pipeline survey operations under an FAAissued exemption include: o Each sUAS will weigh less than 55 pounds. o Flights will be operated within line ofsight ofa pilot and/or observer. o Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will not exceed 30 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should that occur priorto the 30-minute limit. o Documents used by the operatorto ensure the safe operation and flight ofthe sUAS and any documents required under 14 CFR 

# §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the ground control station ofthe sUAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents will be made available to the FAA Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. o 

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## The sUAS pilot will be an F AA-Iicensed airman with a current valid medical certificate required for his or her rating. o The sUAS pilot will be the PIC. o A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each flight. Itwill be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties related to the flight be present forthis briefing. o Pilot and observer will have been trained in the operation ofthe sUAS and will maintain currency in its operation. o 

## Observer and pilotwill be able to communicate by voice at all times. o All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county, or cityjurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. o 

## Ifthe sUAS loses communications or loses its global positioning system (GPS) signal, the UAS will have the capability to return to a pre-determined location and land. o 

## The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. o The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe sUAS shall comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) orother appropriate government oversight agency requirements. o The sUAS shall be equipped with inertial navigation sensor(s) and gyroscopes. o The sUAS shall be equipped with a compass (magnetometer/heading source). o The sUAS shall 

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## The PIC shall perform a preflight inspection ofthe sUAS, controller, and ground control station priorto each flight to ensure it is operational with no discrepancies. The sUAS will only be operated when all systems are operating per manufacturer's specifications and in a discrepancy-free condition. o 

## Maintenance or repairs that may affect the sUAS operation orflight characteristics shall undergo a functional test flight when required in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. This functional test flight shall be recorded in the sUAS's records. When the functional test flight is completed successfully, the sUAS can be returned to service by the PIC. o ASTAR shall follow the manufacturer's sUAS maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life-limit requirements. o All sUAS are identified bythe serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR Part 47, and have identification (N-number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR Part 45 Subpart C, except with respect to the size ofthe markings. Markings shall be as large as practicable. 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a} (1}. Given the size and operating altitudes associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. Both the Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 

## (f)) and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act authorize the FAAto exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas ofthe particular UAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that an sUAS that is operated without an airworthiness certificate under the conditions proposed, will be at least as safe, orsafer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft} operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

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## The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 pounds fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, and carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator and observer, underthe requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide securityforthe area ofoperation as is now done with conventional pipeline survey. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with pipeline survey gathering operations, provide a greater degree ofsafety tothe public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart H. Lastly, application ofthese same criteria demonstrates thatthere is no credible threatto national security posed by the sUAS, dueto its size, speed ofoperation, location ofoperation, lack ofexplosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load. 

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# § 45.23 (b). Marking ofthe Aircraft The regulation requires that each UAS type be clearly marked. When aircraft markings on limited, restricted, or light-sport category aircraft or on experimental or provisionally-certificated aircraft are limited tothe Roman capital letter N and the registration number, the operator must also display on that aircraft, near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words 

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## provisional, as applicable. Even though the sUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the sUAS will have no entrance tothe cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word 

## experimentalcan be placed. Given the size ofthe sUAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. Instead, the word 

## Experimentalwill be placed on the fuselage in compliance with 45.29 (f). 

## All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified by serial number, be registered in accordancewith 14 CFR Part 47, and have identification (N-number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR Part 45, Subpart C. Markingswill be as large as practicable. 

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# & (c): Medical Certificates: Requirements and Duration Sections 61.23 (a) 

# &(c) describe the requirements for medical certificates for commercial operations and the requirements forwhen a driver's license may be used in substitute for a medical certificate. Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC, that is operating the sUAS, to have a pilot certificate, inclusive ofairline transport, commercial, private, recreational, orsport pilot. Because ofthis broad range ofcertificates, an exemption is needed for 61.23 to allowthe PIC to operate a commercial sUAS with only a valid driver's license. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested exceeds the present level of safety achieved.14 C.F.R. 

# § 61.101 (e) (4) & (5): Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations Sections 61.101 (e) (4) & 

## (5) limit recreational pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the

## equivalent level ofsafety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the sUAS to have a recreational (sport) pilot's license ratherthan a commercial pilot's license to operate this small sUAS. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested exceeds the present level ofsafety.



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## & (c) limit sport pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the sUAS will not 

## carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety ofcurrent operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have at least a sport pilot's license ratherthan a commercial pilot's license to operate this small sUAS. Unlike a conventional aircraftthat carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The risks associated with the operation ofthe sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations ofthe sUAS as requested with a sport pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety. 

## 14 C.F.R. §91.7 (a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued forthe aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size ofthe aircraft, the requirements contained in the manufacturer's manual for maintenance, and the use of safety checklists provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) during operatortraining priorto each flight, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. 

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## Given that this section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished bythe operator pursuant to the manufacturer's manual and operating handbook. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved because these sUASs are very limited in size, will carry a small payload, and will operate only for limited periods oftime. Ifmechanical issues arise, the sUAS will be operating from no higherthan 400feet AGL and can land immediately. As provided in the checklist supplied by the OEM during training, the operatorwill ensure thatthe UAS is in working order priorto initiating flight, perform all required maintenance, and keep a log ofany maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person mostfamiliarwith the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. 

## Publication in Federal Register Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H; 14 CFR 45.23 (b); 14 CFR 61.23 (a) 

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# Contents Disclaimer..............................................................................................................................................2 Contents ................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction............................................................................................................................................2 Contents ................................................................................................................................................3 Installation .............................................................................................................................................4 Specification ..........................................................................................................................................5 Trouble Shooting....................................................................................................................................6 

# Introduction The AVL58 includes both Video Link Transmitter 

### (TX) and Video Link Receiver (RX), working in the ISM frequency band of5.8GHz (5645- 5945MHz MHz). Analogue modulated video signals are sent wirelessly by the TX module to the RX module, and then the video signal will be demodulated and sentto a display. There are 8 wireless channels can be selected when you are using AVL58. These channels are: CH1-5705MHZ, CH2-5685MHZ, CH3-5665MHZ, CH4-5645MHZ, CH5-5885MHZ, CH6-5905MHZ, CH7-5925MHZ, and CH8-5945MHZ. The characteristics ofthe AVL58 are: small size, low power consumption and high sensitivity. The AVL58 can be used in many applications requiring wireless video communication. When it's used in the aero-modeling hobby, the Video Link Transmitter will be mounted to the aircraft and the Video Link Receiver is connected to a display screen, allowing video signal wireless transmission. 

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## x1 Analogue modulated video signals will be sent wirelessly by the TX module, working in the frequency band of5.8GHz with 8 channels. 

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## x1 Connectto a display screen. The signal will 

### be demodulated and sentto the display bythe RX module, working in the frequency band of 5.8GHzwith 8 channels. 

### Antenna x2 Optional, please make purchase according to your need. Please referto the Clover-Leaf Antenna UserManualfor all antenna details. 

## Video Input Cable x1 Connect the TX to the video input source, with a port connecting to the battery for power supply, 

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### TX Knowledge • AV-ElVideo input port is A 8-pin Port. The

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and the display screen with an inputvoltage range o 35. • AVO>Video Outj:!ut Port transmits video signal,

connected tothe displayscreen. • 5s:J Chanei-Selection Button, which is for RX wireless

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• The antenna MUST be connected before power on, otherwise electronics damage may occur. 

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# Specification Performance Parameter Outdoor/RF Line-of-Sight Range 1.2Km Transmit Power 500mW Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)
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### Physical Parameter Operating Temperature Size (No Antenna) Weight (No Antenna) 

### Hardware Supported Antenna Options TransmitterSupply Voltage Receiver Supply Voltage TransmitterCurrent Receiver Current 

### Software Supported Built-in Functions -90d8m ± 2dBm CH1-CH8 

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# • • • • CH5 : 5885MHZ CH6 : 5905MHZ CH7 : 5925MHZ CH8 : 5945MHZ

• TX: 50cm(length)X30cm(width)X22cm(height) • RX: 55.5cm(length)X48cm(width)X17cm(height) 

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not setto the same channel. are on the same channel. The transmission 1. The antenna assembly is 1. Make sure there is no obstacle distance between incorrect. between antennas. the RX and TX is 2. The RX and TX modules are 2. Make sure RX and TX modules shortening. not set to the same channel. are on the same channel.



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# Profile Please read this instruction thoroughly for proper operation of your new DJI Ground Station and Wireless Data-link. Full featured DJI Ground Station enables 3-D Map Way Points Editing, Flight Path Planning, Real-time Flight State Feedback and Auto Takeoff and Landing. This product is specially designed for the purpose 

### of aircraft operation, BVR (Beyond Visual Range) flying in applications such as surveillance, aerial photography, etc. Working with DJI autopilot system, DJI Ground Station not only ensures stable performance and safety ofthe aircraft, easy operation for the pilot, but also allows the aircraft tofly along the flight path set before or modified during the flight mission in the Ground Station software autonomously. This manual covers both Single Waypoint and Ground Station products. Read this manual according toyourproduct package. E.g., ifyou have WKM Single Waypoint, then you do not need to read section 4.4. Please refer to DJI autopilot manual for semi-auto takeoff and landing.

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### to. DJI autopilot system. Autopilot system sends flight data and receives commands from computer by it.


## Ground Station Install CDx1 It contains Ground Station and all required software installation files.


## USBCablex1 For connection between wireless data-link ground end and computer. 

## 4-Pin Cable x1 Forconnection between wireless data-link air end and autopilot system. 

## Warranty Card x1 ciJl 

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It recommends the necessary conditions for using this system and related safety issues. Pleasefill out the customer & information card and return to DJI Innovations to register your product warranty.

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# Contents Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................- 

### 2 - Profile.......................................................................................................................................................- 

### 2- In Box.......................................................................................................................................................-4- l ' Contents...................................................................................................................................................- 

### 5 - Matters Need Attention .............................................................................................................................- 

### 6 - Connection ...............................................................................................................................................- 7 - Ground Station Software ..........................................................................................................................- 

### 8 - Install Software....................................................................................................................................- 

### 8 - Start Software ..........................................................................................................................................- 

### 9 - Application ...............................................................................................................................................- 

### 9 - Control Mode Switch .........................................................................................................................- 

### 10- GUI ........................................................................................................................................................

### -11 - 1 View Mode ..........................................................................................................................................- 14 - 1.1 View Mode Procedures...........................................................................................................- 14- 1.2 System Setting ..............:........................................................................................................- 14- 2 Joystick/Keyboard Mode.................................................................................................................- 18- I 2.1 Simulator................................................................................................................................- 18 -

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### 2.2 One Key Takeoff ....................................................................................................................

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## " 2.3 Joystick and Keyboard Mode..................................................................................................- 20 - 3 Click Go Mode................................................................................................................................- 

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- 4 Waypoint(Single Waypoint User SkipThis) .....................................................................................- 24- 4.1 Waypoint Mode ......................................................................................................................- 24 - (I) Flight Mission Setting ...............................................................................................................- 

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- (II) Upload Flight Mission ..............................................................................................................- 

### 31- (Ill) Take 

### offAircraft......................................................................................................................- 

### 31 - (IV) Switch to Autopilot Mode .......................................................................................................- 

### 31 - (V) GO!! .......................................................................................................................................- 32 - 4.2 AutoTakeoffand Landing .......................................................................................................- 33 - 4.3 F Channel Controller ..............................................................................................................- 34- 4.4 General Purpose ServoAction (GP-Servo Action) .................................................................. - 35- 4.5 Six Pre-Programmed Route Templates...................................................................................- 37- 4.6 PhotogrammetryTool .............................................................................................................- 38 - Appendix................................................................................................................................................- 40 - List ofGround Station Shortcut Keys .................................................................................................- 40 - Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................- 41 - Data-link LED Introduction .................................................................................................................- 44 - Wireless Data-link Specification .........................................................................................................- 45 -

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# Matters Need Attention 1. 

### The ability of penetrating of radio signal from 2.4GHz wireless data-link is weak; please make sure the antenna ofit is alwavs visible to the oround end durino the flioht. Human body, trees, buildings or hills will stop the communication between air end and oround end. 2. 

### You'd better put the ground end at high place. This can guarantee a good communication ranoe. 3. 

### Make sure the antenna head of air end is erect down, and the antenna head of ground end is erect UP. Make sure there is no obstacle between antennas: otherwise the communication range will be reduced. 4. 

### Ground end Link-Alarm red lioht on is distance alarm. red lioht off is safe. When it is on. you'd better return your aircraft. 5. 

### When oround end Link-Alarm oreen lioht is off. this indicates the communication between ground end and air end is off, whateverthe state of red light. 6. 

### Make sure the driver is installed correctly. 7. 

### Please choose the right com port. s. Check out the oower suPPlY ofwireless data-links before use. 9. 

### Please close the DJI assistant software before open the ground station. Otherwise there will be oort conflict. 10. 

### Make sure the distance between 2.4GHz ground end and air end is over 1.5m; the distance between 900MHz oround end and air end is over Sm. 11. 

### Use the right cable for connection. 12. 

### Hioh voltaoe servos & 

### FBL svstems can drain the flioht batterv fast. Please make sure your flight pack is sufficientfor the flight time intended. 13. 

### About control modes



### (~, **~tti.l,** PPS Atti.l r::Pc:=Pc:=S-C:::-r-u:-is'8b, please refer to ACE ControlModes 

### in ACE Waypoint UserManual

### and WKM ControlModes 

### in WKM User

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### 14. 

### Autopilot Mode (auto mode) means: GPS Atti. or GPS Cruise Mode in ACE; GPS Atti. MnriP in \NKM 

### Ifyou have any problem you cannot solve during installation and usage, please contact our r115::tnmPr l':Prvir.P

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### -6-Connection &, Ground End

• You should have a DJI Ground Station Installed laptop.

Use the USB Cable supplied by us to connect the wireless datalink ground end to you laptop. One end of the USB cable has two

heads, make sure the communication Interface Is plugged Into

your laptop. If the power supply is insufficient using one USB port,

then plug the power interface Into the laptop also. I Head I Antenna I **~** r **~~**

I d.JI Any spare CAN

portonDJI

autopilot system r &,Air End Any spare CAN port on OJI

autopilot system

900MHz wireless data-link air end has two CAN ports. When you use it with ACE autopilot

system and low voltage servo, you should connect one CAN port to sparE CAN port on

autopilot system, and connect another one to a battery whose output voltage is in the range

of wireless data-link air end working voltage.

2.4GHz wireless data-link air end has only one CAN port.

Usually connecting one CAN port on air end to any spare CAN port on DJI autopilot system is

enough. _D I • WKM user should use it with PMU.

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-(··2o!·: an )!!!tl\atiPii:l ... \n **R!:~ilt::: R~·:-.L']"\"':d**  High voltage servos & FBL systems can drain the flight battery fast. Please make sure your flight pack

is sufficient for the flight time Intended.

Make sure the antenna head of Wireless data·link air end is erect down, then you can have the

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# Ground Station Software Install Software
• Operating system requirement Windows XP(Needs to install sp2 patch), Vista, Windows 7,Windows 8 (32-bits, 64-bits, basic version needsto install sp3 patch); • Adobe® Reader® is required for user manual reading; • Please follow the following install procedure strictly to install all required software.

Insertthe CD to CD-ROM, auto-run window will appear. 1. Check 

### if .Net Framework 3.5 has been installed. If not, click

### ~nstall .Net Framework 3.51 to install. If yes, goto step 2. 2. Check 

### if Internet Explorer 8 has been installed. Ifnot, click .nstall Internet Explorer

## 81 to install. Ifyes, gotostep3. 3. Click .nstall Google Earth Plugin For DJijto install Google Earth. 4. Click .nstall GS Radio USB Driveij to install driver. 5. Click

### ~nstall DJI Ground Stati<>d to install GS. 6.

### Click~to finish installation.

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# Start Software

Start Window 

## (1)Start theApplication of GS • Network Detection, ifthe Network connection fails, it

### will go offline mode automatically. • You also can go into offline mode by clicking the !OFFLINE MODEl button. 

## (2)Connectto Main Controller •

### Click~ button on the upper right comertoconnect to DJI autopilot main controller. • Iferrors are showed, it means there may 

### be some problem on connection, please check.

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# GUI

GUIInstruction 1. Qoysticij: 

# +**~** Chooseyour input equipment. 

# + Choose ICalibratiod: Joystick calibration. 

# + !Channel MappinQl: Joystickchannel mapping. 2.

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# + ©lick Go Mod€!:A real-time singlewaypoint function. 

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# IF ChanneiControllefl: Customize F channels function ofMain Controller. 

# + J§elative Coordinates EditOII: Add a new waypoint relative to current waypoint. 

# + !Route Templat€1: Route library. 

# + !Action ConfiQI: General purpose servo action configuration. 

# + IPhotogrammetry Toot Photogrammetry toolbox.

### 3.~: 

# + !Basic SettinQl: • Sound: Tum on or offthe sound. • Instrument Board Style: Choose different style ofthe Instrument Board. • Action Setting: Action numberdisplay interval. • Pause Mode Control Interval: Frequency 

### ofdata packages sentto MC.



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. 1 • Target Line: Line between aircraft and currenttarget. 

# -+ IIJata Link SettinQI: • Thewaypoint numberofone package. • Upload one package. • Retry one package timeout. 

# -+ !NetWork SettinQI: 

## e GS VPN: VPN switch. ON: IfON is selected, theVPN auto connnectwhen you launch the GS. OFF: IfOFF is selected, theVPN not autoconnectwhen you launch the GS.



### ~-#\ltitude offset!: Set up the altitude offset. • Height: Height mode. • Elevation: Elevation mode.



### ~pata Record Folded: Include both



### ~and Missioill Folders, for saving log files and flight 

### 4.


### 5.
6. 

### 7. 8. 9. 

### 10. 11. route files.



### ~anguage(g-1§~: Click tochange language, English orChinese. 

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**~:** Checkyour OJI Ground Station version here. -=nter locatiO!ll: Gotothe location 

### ofyour input. fly Tracet Click to showthetrace ofaircraft.



### fathExtrud~: Click 

### ifyou wanttosee flight Path Extrude during mission editing. Map Detailij: Click to see map details.



### ~nstrument Boar(t Click 

### ifyou want to display instrument board.

**~:** Click ifyou wantto display mission editor. 

### 12. ©ontinuij Ifyou switch into autopilot modefrom waypoint mode, click



### ~ then click©ontinuEl. the aircraft will continuethe remaining (Unfinished) mission. 

### 13.



### IPaus~: Mission pause. 

### 14. Serial port selection. 

### 15.

**~** Click to connect to main controller. 

### 16.

**~** Clicktofind aircraft location. 17. Real-time coordinates of aircraft, you can copy the data. 18. lOne KeyTakeoij: Clicktotake offthe aircraft. 

### 19. Fiome Poinij: Find your home location. 20. Real-time coordinates ofhome location, you can copy the data.



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### 21. 22. 23. 

### 24. 25. 26. 27. 

### 28. !Set Home Poinij: Change your home point. !Go Home¥ Clicktogo home. To show



### ~eal **mod~** or!Simulation mod€1. !Signal stren9tft Showsthe connection state between controller and ground station.



### ~ Real-time GPS signal quality.



### ~TTl~ Real-time attitudequality.



### ~ Real-time control mode. Otherstate parameters: The autopilot system decides. 

# + WKM: • fV1otorV



### oltag~: Batteryvoltage. 

# + ACE: 

# • 

# • • IServoVoltagg: Servo outputvoltage.



### ~: Real-time pitch percentage. tfhrottle%1: Real-time throttle percentage. 

### 29. Download and upload progress bar. 

### 30.

**~** Cancel button.



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# 1 View Mode 1.1 ViewModeProcedures 1. Check Signal Strength:

# !IIshows 'no communication between GS and MC, please check Troubleshooting 

### in Appendix. 

# IIIII is constructed, can goto next step. 2.

### ~ When

### ~signal is good enough,

### click~ will show 

## 0)1, bONGII and IALTII of aircraft, then the aircraft logo will 

### be showed on the map; ifthe aircraft logo can't befound, please double click

## ~ 3. @titudeOffSetj: Click @titudeOffSetl from

### ~. you can just use the value recommended, and click 

# E2B!. Read the paragraph below to get more details. 4. Switch

### ~ or IE1evati0111 Mode:

### ~ mode shows relative height, and the 0 meter is the aircraft height when you choose Height mode, above 0 is positive and below 0 is negative. !Eievati{ij mode shows heightabove sea level, figure is showed in Fig@ 5. fiorne Poinij: Horne point can be found only when

### ~ signal is good enough. IfWKM, Horne Point is 20 meters above the aircraft position where user pushes the throttle stick first time; while ACE is 30 meters. 6. View

# f'ly Tracd. !Instrument Boar(j and State Information: For displaying flight track and aircraft state. Contents aredecided by autopilot system. FigCDAwill be displayed ifyou are using ACE; FigCDB will be displayed ifWKM.

### ~nstrument Boarij is showed in Fig@. Fig(DAACE 

### till

## I GPS**\.\. t<o~k** **~~~Tlf** yaOJd r MODL attt**'MtJtrsrVottlCJe.11.~,v!** 1 

### FigCDBWKM

Fig@ Fig@ 

### 1.2 System Setting System Setting

### includes~ Setting, IAHitude Offset! Setting and pata Record

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## Tips: Click PEFAUL 

# 11to retrieve defauH parameters.

### The~ setting includes both !Basic Setting and !Data Link Settin!j. 

### Basic Setting 

# •**~** Ifswitch

### ~. therewill be alann sound when the radio signal is bad. • .nstrument Board Sty@: Choose different instrument board style. • !Action Settin9l: Set action number display mode. For example, 3 means that a mark will be displayed every three aclion intervals. • f'ause Mode Control lnterva.: Time interval of sending commands to the MC when usejoystick or keyboard in pause mode, the smaller interval, the more fine control. • tfarget Lini'i: Display a line between aircraft and current target when

### switch~· • VI Float Tips ShOV\il: If

### selected,thecorresponding item(s) will real-time display in the main fonn. Voltage ofACE is ServoVoltage whileWKM is MotorVoltage. 

### Data LinkSetting Setting parameters forthe communication between MC and GS. Usuallyjust keep IOEFAUL

# 11 parameters. 

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# • tfhewaypoint number ofone packaget Vpload one package retry timEiSI

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### (2)Aititude Offset Setting • GIS database (Google EarthTM) is not precise, while Flight Path Mountain and other obstacle/building collision checking feature performed based on this database, which is not real-time or up-to-date. Google EarthTM plug-in is only for the purpose as a general landscape browser, for quick way points positioning without much safety guarantee. • Pressure sensor is used for altitude sensing, leading the result varies according to weather. Therefore, you might have different altitude values on the same location at different times. However, its relative height may be farfrom precise than absolute aHitude information in GIS. 

# • • Dueto above problems, the following method for relative flight height calculation would be most reliable. 

### 1) Record the aircraft altitude before take-off, as LGound 

### 2) Way point altitude

# =Relative Flight Height 

## + LGound Please keep in mind that this method is the most reliable wayforflight path collision precaution. TheAltitude Offset value given is only forthe purposetoavoid visual confusion, such as Case 1 in fig.CD shown below. The aircraft represented by the red point was located on the ground in real world but floating in the sky within 3D-Map. You haveto give a negative offset value to reduce the aircraft altitude for visual effect only. Thecalculate altitude offset function will give you a suggestion for offset setting but not guaranteed to be correct. Because ifthe aircraft is landed on the roof ofthe building as in Case 2 in figure shown below, and the building information will not appear in GIS database, which means you cannot use the same method as in Case 1. You should calculate this offset value with a known or estimated building height. 

## Tips: We highly RECOMMEND you toconsiderthe relative flight heightdiscussed during flight mission editing.

Case1 Heli stay on the ground

case2 Heli stay on the roof ofbuilding IN REAL WORLD IN 30-MAP Before set-offset After set.offset



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### (3)Data Record Folder 

# • lb29l Folder: Ground Station data recording function which is 

### for recording all data transmitted and received by radio module. You can open the log files in this folder by notepad. You can send the log files to DJI customerservice for analysis ifyou have any usage problems. •

### Missio~ Folder: Auto saves each flight route. You can open these files by IEditoq.



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# 2 Joystick/Keyboard Mode Joystick/Keyboard mode isthe 2nd permission for users, and Fly Simulation, One KeyTakeoff and Joystick! Keyboard functions can be operated. 

### 2.1 Simulator Pre-Flight Simulation aims to help you getting familiar with the Ground Station software. A successful flight under simulation mode does not guarantee your aircraft to work successfully in real world, since 

### it is only a virtual environment based on the assumption that your aircraft is working under perfect condition with infinity power supply, favorable weather, and also that the GIS & GPS are providing 100% correct and precise information. The aircraft physical model in simulator might not perform the same flight characteristic as your real aircraft.



## Notices: ENSURE thefollowing requirementswheneverduring/before Simulation Mode: 1) 2) 3) You MUST NOTtake offyour aircraft. You MUST NOTtum on youraircraft engine/motor. You CAN disconnect the power supply 

### for electric motor, or disconnect the throttle control servo motor

### forfuel engine. Otherwise, incorrect operation could result in serious personal injuries. Please follow the steps strictly for Simulation Mode use:



### 1. Connectthewhole main control system completely, including IMU, GPS, etc. 2. Hold



### ~ then



### ~ight **clic~,** you will see



### ~imulat€1, and the aircraft logo will 

### be at the current mouse position. 

### 3. Click



### ~imulat€1, you will see a "Warning" window. 

### 4.



### Click~totum on !Simulate ModEl. Now GS is in !Simulate Mod€!!!! 

## Notices: 

# • • We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Simulation Mode for practicing purposeforflight mission edit, try to get familiarwith all the operations ofyour Ground Station as much asyou can. The simulation model requires a complete main control system connection, and you can reference toAssemblyin DJI autopilot system user manual.

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### 2.2 One

### KeyTakeoff 

## Notices: j()ne key takeoij is a function especially forWKM, that can be used only in @utopilot modij and when GPS signal is good. Messages may be showed asfollows:



### Successful takeoff message ''The aircraft is autoTakeoff!" 

### Errormessages "AutoTakeofffailure, GPS is not ready!" "The aircraft isTakeoffing!" "AutoTakeofffailure, the aircraft is already flying!" "AutoTakeofffailure, please switch to auto mode!"



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### 2.3 Joystickand Keyboard Mode Please ensure GPS signal is good enough, the aircraft is already flying in air, and the control mode is autopilot mode; then



### click~. choosejoystick or keyboard mode, Fig.<D shows that keyboard is chosen, and then you can use keyboard control the aircraft, and drag the cursor tochange roll, pitch and rudder control value, the higherthe cursor, the biggerthe control value.



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### Keyboard Mode Use keys



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## tj, 9ocontrol the aircraft.



### ~. **~for** Roll,



### ~- 

## [§I for Pitch,

## tj, 8or Rudder and

# liJ, (ilrorThrottle. For example, use helicopterto be aircraft model, shown as Fig.®. 

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Roll Elevator Collective Pitch Fig@ 

### Joystick Mode 

# + Requirement Joystick control based on a third party hardware controller, you can choose your preferred device based on the twotypes ofjoystick indicated below (Fig@).



### Type 1: Traditional RIC style flight simulation controller; oryour RIC Txwith a third party simulator link. 

### Type 2: Linear single stick 3D controller.



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# -+ Technology Requirements • At least 4 linear control channels are necessary; otherwise the joystick function will not work properly. • Use USB connection. 

# -+ Connection

**~~hoose** JoysticN Referto the user manual ofthespecific controller I 

### Joystickyou choose, and ensure the USB cable is properly connected.



## Notices: Please 

## ENSURE the Joystick is properly connected physically, do not disconnect the joystick connection when Joystick Mode is activated.


# -+ Calibration

**~~&;alibratiolil**



### Steps Joystick (Type1)


### Step1

Step2

Step3

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### Place all trim levers (for physical fine turning) in their neutral, or centered position.



### Click~ Center all the sticks. Click



### ~to continue.

Move all sticks through their motion range completely several times. When completed,



### click~· Type2 

### For Type 2 controller, might not have these physical fine turning levers.



### Click~·
Center all stick including throttle stick. Click



### ~ to continue.
Move the sticks through their 3D motion range complelely several times, including pitch. When completed, click lFinisij.



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# -+ Channel Mapping**~!Channel** Mapping! • Each control channel can be reversed, and mapped to one of the control functions listed in corresponding drop down boxes.(FigCD) • These control function are 'Roll', 'Elevator', 'Yaw '&'Collective Pitch', they represent the cyclic and rudder control of your aircraft. use helicopter for example, shown in the figures below(Fig®). Where the 

### '+' represents positive channel value, '-' represents negative channel value. • Push your joystick, and the channel value feedback will tell whether it matches with suggested joystick control direction or your own settings, and then make your adjustments. For Type 1 controller, please refertothe controller's manual.

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# 3 Click Go Mode

**~lick** Go ModEil is a real-time singlewaypoint flight mode. Underthis mode, you can send a waypoint to your aircraft immediately.

1. Please ensure GPS signal is good enough, the aircraft is already flying in air, and the control mode isAutopilot Mode {ACE is iGPS Atti.l orIGPS Cruise Modij, WKM is iGPS Atti. ModEib. 

### 2. 3. Click



### ~!Click Go Modijto open the window as the figure shows. Click -=nter Click Go Modij. Now the aircraft will go into hovering station. 

### 4. Input the waypointAltitude and aircraft Speed. 

### 5. Hold the

# I$pace



### ke~ on the keyboard, move the mouse in the3D map,



### ~eft clicijto set thewaypoint. Then the aircraft will fly toward this waypoint immediately. You can also set a new waypoint during the flight. 

### 6. Click !Exit Click Go Modij, the aircraftwill hover again. 

### 7. Click lCONTINUEj button to continuethe previous flight.



## Notices: 

# • The aircraftwill go into hovering station whilethe MC isn't receive a heartbeat package from the GS in 

### 5 seconds; • The aircraftwill go into autogo homewhilethe MC isn't receive a heartbeat package from the GS in a minute. 

## Tips: When in thelCiick Go Modij, all Txcontrol sticks are disabled. To regain control usingtheTx, flip the mode switch totvJanual modEil, and then to other control modes {ACE:



### ~**~.** or IGPS Cruise modj



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# 4 Waypoint(Single Waypoint User Skip This) Waypoint package includes Waypoint Mode, AutoTakeoffing!Landing, F Channel Controller, General Purpose Servo Action, 6 Pre-Programmed Route Templates and Photogrammetry Tool. 

### 4.1 WaypointMode See the flow chart to get the information about Waypoint mode operation.



## Mission Editor

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## Instructions 1)



### ~to print info. Such as: upload success, upload failed... 2) 1\Naypoint liij You can click icon

# l3 before !Editing Missioijto sh01o11 all waypoints in the table. 3) You will see J\'iission propertieij 

### if14) selected. 

# + Mission properties • Wi/1issionTimeLmij: Iftheflight-time exceeds the value (>=60sec), itwill go home automatically. •



### ~: The mission execution mode selection: includes both modes of!Start to En(ij and IContinuouij. • IStartWayPoinij: Define thefirst way point that the aircrafl goes to afler clicking

# I§QJ. Select the properway point index number listed. • f{erticaiSpeedUmitl: Vertical speed for up ord01o11n direction, unit is m/s. 

# + Set Mission properties • jSetAIIWPsAiij: Set altitude ofall waypoints. • jSetAIIWPsSJ)eedl: Set speed ofall waypoints. • jSetAIIWPsTumModEi!: Set tum mode of all waypoints: l$topAndTuml. !Bank tum 

# I, !Adaptive Bank Tum!



### and~. • jSetAIIActiOill: Setup the parameters ofa set ofrepeat actions. 4) Description ofselected item. 5) Altitude change 1Om or 1m perclick. 6) Add new way point by ciick[3, and then

# .efl

**clic~** on the map. Or.eftclicN on the mapwith



### ~- Clickjj todeletethe selected points. 7)



### ~: Click



### the~ button to delete running mission orediting mission on the map. 8)



### ~and~the mission. 9) ICanceij all edited waypoints. 10)



### ~the mission to Main Controller. 11)



### Click~to execute assigned mission, includingAutoTake offas assigned. 12) Sh01o11 Waypoint properties. Any item in !Editing MissiO!ll selected is writeable; Assigned Mission is read only. 

# + batitudEil 

### & !longitude!: Units are in degree. 

# +

**~:** Unit isin meters. 

# + 

# tf umModEf. Setthetum mode individually. 

# + !Forward Flight Speed!: Velocity from previous point tocurrent point is limited to <= 25 m/s. 

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# + IHeadingDegreej: Heading degreefacing thisway point, unit in degree. 

# + fjoldTimEil: The timeto stay atthis waypoint, unit in second. 13) WaypointAction properties 

# +

**~:** (Unit: second) Setting thetime period ofthe action. 

# +

**~epeatTimEil:** Setting the repeat time 

### ofthe action assigned. 

# +

**IStartDela~:** (Unit: second) Setting when to activate assigned servo actions 

### ifthe flight arrives this way point. 

# +

**~epeatoistancij:** (Unit: meter.)Setting the repeat action in distance. 15) Setthe editor boxtransparent. 16) Setthe editor box size.

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### (I) Flight Mission Setting STEP1: STEP2: STEP3: 

### Click ,··to open the mission editor, see

## fig.CD.

**Click~**to edit a new mission. Add waypoints. 

# -+ Add waypoints There aretwoways on adding waypoints. A maximum of200 waypoints can be added in theACE waypoint mode, and a maximum of50 waypoints can be added in theWKM waypoint mode. Ifselected, the waypoint will change to be green, see fig.®. 

### (1)Add Point

## by Point STEP1: Click

# l3 ,or press

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STEP2: 

# befl clicij on the 3D-Map where the locations you wantto add away point.



## Tips: Repeat above procedure if you wish to add more new waypoints. The initial waypoint index will be 0, incremented by 1 each new way point is added. Ifyou wantto insert a point before another point, you can movethe mouse overthe point then press

# I9I1 with

# befl clicij. 

### (2)Using Relative Coordinates Editor After thefirst waypoint, you can use



### [oolbo~ ->!Relative Coordinates Editorlto add new points. 1. Select onewaypoint, then



### press~ you will see the input window shown asfig.@. 2.



### Use~ to switch between these two input frames. 3. Input the relative coordinates:



### ~ is the relative angle to the north of current waypoint; jDistancij is the relative distance to the current waypoint. 

### 4. Press



### ~. then you will see a new waypoint afterthe current waypoint.



# -+ DeleteWay Points Fig@

1. Selectwaypoint either in map or in !Editing Missioij Menu, and the selected waypoint is in green; 2. Click

# 8 or press kleletijtodelete all the waypoints added. 

## Tips: Repeat above procedure todelete more. Click I¢ANCLEltodelete all theway points added. 

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# -+ Waypoint Properties Editing Select the way point in 3D-Map or in thejEditing Missioij Menu. See figure as following, @titud€1.tfurnMod€1, !Forward Flight

## speedj, fieadDegreij and IHoldTim€1can be set, then press



### ~ntedto confirm.



## (1 ) Altitude The altitude (unit m), if pointed to



### ~ mode, • means relative height; otherwise !iiltitud€1 mode means the waypoint altitude.



## (2) TumMode There are three different turn modes for the aircraft at each waypoint: l$topAndTuml, !Bank Tulij and !Adaptive Bank Turlll. The default tum mode in the system is l$topAndTulij. Change it according to the following steps. The fiold TimEil in waypoint property is deactivated if



### ~ank Tuffil or !Adaptive Bank TurN is chosen.



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3) Forward Flight Speed This Speed is the air speed 

### of aircraft flying to specificway point editing. (Unit in m/s). In Waypoint Mode, the default speed is 4rn/s, and the maximum speed allowed is 25m/s.



## (4) HeadDegree When the aircraft arrives at a given point where to head towards a certain direction, you can use this value. (Unit in degree).



## (5) HoldTime 

# •
•



# • • •

Sets thetimeto stay in a particular waypoint, not • for !Bank turn!, onlyfor IStopAndTurd(In second). Editthe altitude ofeach waypoint by clicking 

# theiM-4 Type in the precise altitude in the box.

Make a selection from the drop down box after tfumModij for mission execution mode.

Type in the precise !Forward



### Fligh~

**~in** the box. Inputthe degree value in the item.



### ~ight **clic~** waypoint and hold on, then move wheel or pressfil, I1Jto change head degree. Type in the time to stay in a waypoint afterthetfimeHoldl in the box. 

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# -+ Mission Properties Editing Click !Editing Missioij and the !Mission propertie51 figure shown as following. Please set jMissionTimeLmi.



### ~ selection,IS§irtWayPoinij, lerticaiSpeedLimiij and l$et Mission propertieij, and press IEnteij to confirm.



## (1) Missionlimelmt Ifthe aircraft's flying time exceeds the value, it will go home automatically. (Default value is 65535sec. Min value is 60sec, Max value is 65535sec.)



## (2) Route Selection route modes: @art to



### En~ or IContinuouij. 

# • Type in precise time in the box after f\llissionTimeLmij.

!Start to End!: execute once from start point to end • Make a selection from the drop down box



### after~ for mission execution mode. point; &ontinuouSI: repeat from start point to end point. (Default setting is !Start to End!.)



## (3) StartWayPoint Setting for start waypoint from the existing waypoint indexes. (Default start waypoint is 0.)



# < 4) VerticaiSpeedlimitSetting This Speed limit is the absolute velocity 

### of aircraft in 

# • Make a selection from the drop down box afterl$tartWayPoinij from the existing way point indexes.
vertical direction, up ordown (Unit in m/s). The default • Type in the precise speed in the box alter f'/erticaiSpeedLimiij. vertical speed limit is 1.5m/s and the maximum speed allowed is 5.0m/s.



## (5) Set Mission properties e SetAIIWPsAit 

### e SetAIIWPsSpeed 

### e SetAIIWPsTumMode • SetAIIAction The properties setting above, once set, then all the destinations will change and be the same; if a single waypoint's properties are set individually, then the corresponding waypoint properties will change. 

# + Examples forWay Pointturning mode: Shown as figure A1/A2. as following. 

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# + Examples for Mission/Way Point properties setting: 

### B1/B2 Selection forthe state



### of~, and IStartWayPoinij. Waypoint 1: Stop andTum 

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Mission properties: Rout.: Continuous Star!WayPoint : 1



# ~(!)



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# 0-® + Examples for path of

### way point Way point 1: Bank_ Tum


# ·@iti:-t properties: Route: Start_to_End 

## T StartWayPoml:0

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## 0 - 1 / stop here, \



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Way point altitude Index numberofway point 

# JJ. Way point )( • I\

between two way points 

# -+ Mission Save 

## & Load Mission Save 

### 1. Click

# ISA VEl to save mission edited. l1 Underediting



## )~ Notselected Path Color Before Mission Execute

_ Aller mission checked. Ifcollision happens between way point path and mountain, these path will be shown as red; Ifpath distance longerthan 10km, itwill be shown asyellow.

**~** Blue one is normal. Path Color During Mission Execution All the paths including way point indexwill be shown as dark red during mission execution.



### 2. Choose a name with extension '.awm'. For Example: DJI_Mission_20100101.awm. 3. Mission Load 4. ClicklOPENl to load mission saved; choose mission file with extension '.awm'. 

### Notices: The IAHitude offseij value will not be saved in mission file. Please set it every time!!!



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## (II) Upload Flight Mission FinalCheck

### & Mission Transmitting: ClickiUPLOAQ on the upper bottom ofthe mission



### ~to send flight mission to DJI autopilot main controller. Here a mission review table as following example will appear for mission final check. Press!QBI. The mission is ready to be executed after synchronized successfully. Example of "Mission Review" table under3 waypoints mission Waypoint Latitude Longtitude Altitude 

### Speed Turn Mode 

### 0 2



## Tips: xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 4 StopAndTum 

## xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 6 StopAndTum 

## xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 15 StopAndTum
Number[Aitidiff] is the current relative heightfrom waypoint(s) to aircraft Number [Take OffPoint) isthe relative heightfrom waypoint(s) to take-off location. Example shows apossible errorat waypoint0 altid"df-10m In RED. Because the waypolntis 10 meters belowground. 20m
Ground Altidiff 

# - -10 20 25

After synchronization, 

### ifmission is re-edited, you should re-do thesynchronization. 

## (Ill) Take offAircraft Action Module NULL In meter In second

Afterfinishing all the above steps, take off the aircraft in one ofthree takeoff modes. Ifyou want to use Auto Takeoffand Landing function, please skip the step Ill and goto Step IVdirectly. You can take offyour aircraft in Manual Modtil, please hover itat a suitable height.



## (IV) Switch to Autopilot Mode Switch to any autopilot mode on yourTX. Ground station is ableto control the aircraft only after switching to autopilot mode!



## Notices: Making sure sufficient GPS satellite signal is acquired. 

## Tips: Referto DJIAutopilotSystem UserManual



### for~. **~.** IGPS Atti.L IGPS Cruistil switching ofyour autopilot system, and also the Manual ofyour RIC Transmitter (Tx). 

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## (V) GO!! Click



### ~ in the mission !EditOll, and the aircraftwill 

### fly automatically according tothe path set in theflight mission.



## Tips: •



### Using~to re-editthe mission, while a mission is in process. Please



### click~ in



### mission~ to do so. Then the mission editorwill return tothe state explained in previous section flight Missiolil !Setting! • Using fAUSEj to pause the mission, while a mission is in process. Please click IPAUSEj, and the aircraft will slow down and stay hovering. Click ICONTINUEj and the aircraft will resume the un-finished mission.

When you set the waypoints for the aircraft to climb a mountain, please make sure that you leave enough distance between the aircraft and the mountain, in orderto avoid collision caused by aircraft air speed.

Please notethatwhen you set awaypoint abovewater such as lake/sea/river, the default altitude the map shows will 

### be at the bottom ofthe water body. Please be careful in setting altitude overwater.

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## 4.2 Auto TakeoffandLanding Please read this carefully in order to work properly. It is imperative that you understand the procedures outlined before executing autotakeoff and landing functions.



## Tips: ACE users need to obtain Semi AutoTakeoffand Landing permission. 

### WKM hasthis function built-in. 

## Auto Takeoff Only after assigning orediting all waypoints, the mission is ready totake off.

1. Place transmitter throttle stick tothe lowest position. Otherwise, a tip (the aircraft is on the ground,! butthethrottle is not in the lowest position, please do not switch to manual mode!lwill 

### be shown. 

### 2. Flip theflight modeswitch to either IGPS-CruisEl



### or~ mode. 

### 3. Press

## !(3:g command on thelEditoij, the aircraft main rotorwill begin to spool up. 

## Notices: !Aircraft is ascending to waypoint altitude, please place throttle to mid-stick! 

# IThis warning will go away afteryou place thethrottlestick at mid-point, a safety feature in caseyou accidently bumpthe mode switch to Manual modli! orIGPS Atti modli!.


## Auto Landing After mission completing or the aircraft returning home, and the aircraft hovers within visual contact. Use Ground Station keyboard for auto landing (Press pausEl button then select keyboard control). !Auto Landing! button will 

### be available. Use



### ~ (Pitch),

# 00 (Roll), 

# ltYUl (Throttle) and BEJ<Rudder) to navigate to decent landing zone, or allowing Ground Station automatically provided a landing zone is clear ofany obstacles, in orderto decent the aircraft. Use one ofthe methods bellow to land the aircraft. (1) Click !Auto landinQI, aircraft will auto land then stop engine by itself. In the latter situation, toterminate auto landing, please press

## fr] or

### 111. ordeselect the keyboard control buttonfliiil-7&11. 

### (2) Use

# Ill to land the aircraft. After landing, keep holding

# Ill until engine stops.



## Notices: Please press pausEl button and select



### ~eyboar~ mode, before auto landing operation.


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### 4.3 F Channel Controller Use Ground Station to customize the MC's F channel control, so that you can control the external payloads such as camera and gimbaL

1. 

### Click



### ~IF ChanneiControij, he setup window shows as the follow figure. 

### 2. Click the small box beside channel nameto choosethe channels will be used. 

### 3. Click the button with letter, then press



### ke~ shown and you need to choose a new control key on the keyboard. 

### 4. Setup the channel measuring range in the number boxes. 

### 5. Usually, the slide left endpoint represents the minimum value. However you can tick the



### ~evers~ box to reverse the measuring range. 

### 6. Click !Exit and HoldinQIto exit and keep the range value; Click !Exit without HoldinQI to exit and forget the range value. 

## Tips: ACE supports F1, F2, F3 

### and F4; WKM supports F1 and F2 only.



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### 4.4GeneralPurposeServoAction (GP-ServoAction) GP-Servo Action is supported by one of the servo output channels in the transmitter, which will work as an interface between DJI autopilot system and external devices. This feature allows DJI autopilot to operate your external devices automatically during basic aircraft waypoint mission.



## GP-Servo Action Setting
1. Click tfoo1Boi<I-71GP Servo Action Confi!il to open the !General Purpose Servo Action Configl windows; 2. Clickthe box Pl\ction Mode OnOijto enable the GP-ServoAction function; 3. For ACE, the GP-Servo uses the output channel F4 in the MC; for WKM, the GP-Servo uses the output channel F1 in the MC. 

## Notices: Theservo position value is from -1000 to 1000; the StayTime is in second. The software aims to letyou program four different servo positions, use servo for example. • Initial servo position and three specific servo working positions. • Timing ofeach servo transition in one GP-Servo Action cycle. • The repeat time ofa GP-ServoAction assignment on a particular assigned way point. • Time gap between each GP-ServoAction assignments. Please assign a default position for servo in natural status, and others 3 positions as well as the time to stay in such positions for servo to work as assigned. After all settings (click



### ~ to save the settings), then click



### ~you review the GP-ServoAction, as we explained in One GP-ServoAction Cycle. One GP-ServoAction Cycle

Hot.DONls HOlDONls HOWONls GP-ServoAction duringflightmission



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## Way point Action Editing Find and setthe waypoint action properties according tothefollowing procedures:

1. Click; , the Mission Status will show !Editing Missioij label upon the Mission !Editorl. 

### 2. Edit flight mission. 

### 3. Select the waypoint either in 3D-Map 

### or in the jEditingMissiolll menu, and get IV\faypoint action,!



## ~hown as Fig]. 4. Give the proper parameters explained in



### ~: **~** J§epeatTimij, IStartDela)i. and jRepeatDistancij. SetjRepeatTimij and IRepeatDistancij zero to disablethe GP-ServoAction. 

## Tips: Use l$etAIIActioninMissiolll properties to setup the sequence interval. For example: 0 means action property is applied to nowaypoint; 1 means action property is applied to every waypoint; 2 means action property is applied to every two waypoints; 3 means action property is applied to every three waypoints, etc.

Fig.(!) **S~l** Peri«t :;----------- Seque.ocelnter.;al; 

### KJ'--.----- RepeatTime: ·-,---- Seq.ut:nce:nterval:

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## 4.5 Six Pre-Programmed RouteTemplates Use one ofthe six Route templates to generate points automatically.

1. Open the Template Form



### tfoo1bo~71Route Template!, shown as Fig.Q). 2. Click !Add Areij button to add an area, shown as Fig.@. 3. Choose thewaypoint icon ofthe chosen area, and drag itto change the area size. 4.



## ~ mouse to rotate the area, rotation 30 o 

### per click; click

# liJilil. to adjust the area rotation angle and rotation 0.1 o 

### perclick, as Fig. 

## ® shown. 5. Click one tfemplat€1togeneratewaypoint(s), for example,



### choose~ as Fig.® shown. 6. Click



### ~mport to Edit Lisij to dotemplate edit, for example,



### choose~ as Fig. ® shown. 

# Tips: 

# • You can exchange and redo STEP3 and STEP4, until get an area needed. 

# • Dragging thewaypoint icon also can move the area, and the chosen icon shows green. 

# • Morethan one area can be added; operation will effect 

### on every chosen area, ifmorethan one area is chosen. 

# • 

# • • • • • • Left click mouse tochoose or not choose an area, green area is chosen, and red is not. You need to choose the area ifyou want to delete it 

### by click peteteArea!.



### Click~ button once ortwice, the routewaypointswill be assigned vertically or horizontally Mouse



### on~ shows parameter meaning, row numbers



### for~ and points for others. You can set sea level



### at~. and ensure thatthe altitude is higherthan the aircraft altitude. Edit waypoints after clicking !Import to Edit Lisij button 5Waypoints station will not



### enable~ mode.



### :1J~ Roule Template Add Ana Jlelete Area



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## 4.6PhotogrammetryTool !Photogrammetry tool! is for creating the professional maps by aerial photography easily. In order to do that, you need to setup the servo action and mission path correctly as follows.



## Tips: This tool is actually a functions combination. It simplifies the parameters setup procedure for the aerial photography.



### 1. 2. 3. 4. 

### 5. 6. 7. 

### 8. 9. 10. 11. 

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### Click~IPhotogrammetry T(}(}j to open the setting window, shown as Fig.

## <D. Click !Config the shooting actioijtosetup the servo action for the camera shooting action, reference to section 4.4. Clickf§eference



### Phot~to

### see ifthe camera isworking 

### as you want. Fill in the right !Focal Lengtij, !Sensor Heighij, and !Sensor Widtill according to the camera. Fill in the fly Heighij,

# tJ Overta(:j and 

## 1\N Overtaij 

### as you like. 

# IH Overta(:j and 

## 1\N Overlaij represent the overlap percentage across the sensor height and width. Fill in the flight horizontal and vertical speed in

# IH Speed!



### and~ separately. Choose



### ~um modEl! between !Adaptive Bank TurJll and !Stop and TurO!. Click R\lick to draw a region which you want to scaijto choose an area, reference to section 

### 4.5 to change the area.



### Click~ to preview the mission plan, shown 

### as Fig.®. If everything is OK, click IGeneratEil to generate all waypoints. Now you will have a flight mission generated automalically in the IEditOII, shown as Rg. 

## ®. Use the IGPSExplore!l to export the attitude data when the aircraft take a photograph. Please download this tool from our CD, orfrom http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/groundstation/GPSExporter.zip 

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## Tips: You can edit any waypoint in the Editoraftergenerate all waypoints.



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# Appendix List of Ground Station Shortcut Keys

Operation View Mode



## ~--~''· §ii+Mouse Roll

# uPI. §!¥Mouse Roll Down! IShifti+Mouse Roll

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**~Mouse** Roll Dowlll Double



### click~ or!Mouse Roll 

## upj Double clickjRight KeY! orMouse Roll Down! 

### Joystick/Keyboard Mode Keyboard Mode

Keyboard Mode Waypoint



## ~ Left clickwaypoint then Mouse Roll 

# uP! orMouse Roll Dow& Left clickwaypoint then 

## 11] or[] Left clickwaypoint then



### then~

' 2tJl 2 DJI htnu\atllltls .\il Rights R.:scn-:d 

### Function Up/Down/Left/Right to move the map Up/Down/Left/Rightto movethe map Up/Down/Left/Rightto rotate the map Left/Right to rotatethe map Up/Down to rotate the map Zoon In the Map Zoon Outthe Map
Start Simulator
Roll Pitch Throttle Rudder
Set theTarget Waypoint
Add New Waypoint Head Degree Setting Head Degree Setting Open the Relative Coordinates Editor



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# Troubleshooting Ground Station Launching Failure 

## -+ Map loading failure and abort. Solution: 

### Choose "run as administrator" when you right click the Ground Station icon in Windows 7. 

## -+ In English version Windows XP, if customer cannot open the program and the following error is reported: system. Format exception. Solution:



### ~tontrol **Pane~~!Date,** Time, Language and Regional



### Setting~~egional and Language)

**~Regional** 

### Options kchange to English), senior (change non-Unicode program language into English). 

## -+ The earth map is not shown up when you launch the Ground Station. Solution: 

### Since some areas set restriction to network access, the GS cannot access to the Google sever, which leads tothe failure in opening the map. Please use the VPN mode to launch the GS, by clicking the "VPN Mode" button signed by the red line.



## -+ If

**the~** 

### button is gray and can't beclicked after launch the Ground Station. Solution: 

### Please take the following steps to uninstall the Google Earth plugin,



### ~~~

**~llJninstall** Google Earth Plug-iij, and then use the installation CD to re-install the Google Earth plugin for DJI. 

# + Communication failure after click thetonnecij button. Solution: 

### • Please choose the right COM port, and make sure that the driver is installed correctly. 

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### • Make sure thetransmitter and the receiver ofthe station are powered on. • Make sure the transmitter and the receiver are matched; do not change the setup 

### ofswitches on the radio station. • Close theAssistant Software to avoid the port confliction. 

### Instrument Board Failure

**~** 

### The Ground Station launching failure when you clickto open the instrument board; the reason is that your computer can't support the OpenGL Solution: 

### You may choose



### the~ (shown in Fig.CD, @)in !System



### Settin~~ before you open the instrument board.

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### Ground Station Software Crash 

# -+ Ground Station Software Crash will not affect the aircraft under mission execution. The aircraft will

- 1 keep going on theflight mission edited even the Ground Station Software crash. The Ground Station

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### Software can be launched again, but loss ofthe following information will happen: @titude Offsefl value, !Aircraft



### track~ and !Way point4 Solution: 

### Click on the PQWNLOA[)j button, to retrieve the previously set way points from the DJI Autopilot main controller. UEit\ A td!;;. ,.r;r_s:_;, O?E!;

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### Launch Right Failure

**~** Aircraft doesn't execute mission afterclick on



### ~- Solution: 

### • If aircraft is in the air, please ensure it is in Autopilot Mode, and there is no need to set center 

## -42-**~** j position. • Ifaircraft is on the ground and does not takeoff, please use Assistant Software to setup the center position and the throttle servo working range. • If Auto Takeoff fails, you may take offthe aircraft and then land manually in autopilot mode, then wait until throttle cut offautomatically; or reboot the autopilot system to initializethe controller. 

### Action Usage Faults

**~** Ifthere is no output change on F4 channel when click on the



### ~in the !Action Settin91 window after connectto main controller. Solution: • Please ensurethe receiver has been connected. • Please ensure it is underthe Autopilot Mode orWaypoint Mode. • The action will not be valid unless the value oflhold timij is morethan one second. 

### When Wireless Data-Link Doesn'tWork 

# -+ If your Ground Station cannot be connected with the main controller, please check the following issues. Solution: • Make sure radio driver have been installed. • IftheAntenna is broken, the communication distance cannot be guaranteed. • Two Wireless Data-Link Terminals had been placed too close. The valid communication distance between 2.4GHz wireless data-links should be longer than 1.5 meters; the valid communication distance between 900MHz wireless data-links should be longerthan 5 meters.



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# Data-link LED Introduction Function Introduction Ground End • LINK-ALARM Distance Alann Light on indicates distancewarning.

**,-~~** Network Light Light on indicates communication is on with air end. V LINK-ALARM • DATA-POWER Power Light Light on indicates working well. DATA-POWER Data Light Light flash indicates data transmit and receive. 

### Air End olink Data Light Light on indicates communication is on. •Power Power Light Light on indicates working well. TX Transmit Light Light on indicates datatransmit. 

# .RX Receive Light Light on indicates data receive.



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# Wireless Data-link Specification 2.4GHz 900MHz 

## Perfonnance RF Data Rate 700kbps 100kbps

**~l** Indoor/Urban Range :>500m :>1Km Outdoor/RF Line-of-5ight Range :>3km :>10Km Transmit Power 130mW 1000mW Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -95dBm -110dBm Ground end: 460mW Ground end: 1600mW PowerConsumption Airend: 460mW Air end: 1500mW 

## Features Frequency Band 2.4GHz(2400MHz -2483MHz) 900MHz(902MHz -928MHz) Serial Data Rate 115200 bps 115200 bps i 

## 1 Antenna Options SMA SMA

___ _I Operating Temperature -40°C -+85°C -40°C -+85°C Operating Humidity 0-95% 0-95% Ground end: 70x48x17mm Ground end: 78x47.8x17mm Size (No Antenna) Air end: 51x37x10mm Air end: 73x42x1Omm Ground end: 55g Ground end: 100g Weight (Has Antenna) Air end: 20g Air end: 60g

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## Power Requirement SupplyVoltage 4.5V-12V 4.5V-12V Transmit Current 220mA 1300mA Receive Current 62mA 100mA 

## Regulatory Approvals FCC(USA) Yes Yes I _j IC (Canada) Yes Yes



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# M (V2) QuickStart Guide v1.o4

2013.05.20 Revision For Firmware Version V3.12 & Assistant Software Version V2.12

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please strictly follow these steps to mount and connect this system on your aircraft, as well as to install the Assistant Software on your computer. Please regularly check the web page of corresponding product* at ourwebsite 

## www.dji-innovations.com, which is updated regularly. Product information, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web page. Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
* Important: Naza-M, Naza-M V2 and PHANTOM control system are different in hardware parts, but their configurations and functions are the same when using the same Assistant Software and Firmware Version, so they use the same Guide. Unless stated, the following instruction is basic on Naza-M V2. If you use the Naza-M, please make sure to read the "Instruction of Vl (also known as Naza-M)" section; if you use the PHANTOM, download the othercorresponding manuals on the PHANTOM web page. This manual is only for basic assembly and configuration; you can obtain more details and advanced instructions when using the assistant software. To assure you have the latest information, please visit ourwebsite and download the latest manual and current softwareversion.
If you have any problem that you cannot solveduring usage, please contact your authorized dealer.

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### & WARNING••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3 TRADEMARK ..........................................................................................................................................................4 SYMBOL INSTRUCTION ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4 

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# s STEP1 PORT DESCRIPTION•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5 STEP2 AsSEMBLY & CONNEcnON•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 

### ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•.•••••••••••••••••••••7

STEP1 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION ON A PC •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7 STEP2 CONFIGURATION BY AsSISTANT SOFTWARE ON A PC.............................................................................................7 

### BASIC FLYING.............................................................................................................................................. 9 CONTROL MODE KNOWLEDGE •••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

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### & STOP MOTOR KNOWLEDGE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9 STEP1 COMPASS CALIBRATION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 11 STEP2 ASSEMBLY CHECKING LIST••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 12 STEP3 BEFORE FLIGHT••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••• 12 STEP4 FLYING TEST••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 13 

### ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... lS A1 FAilSAFE•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 15 A2 LOW-VOLTAGE ALERT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16 A31NTELLIGENT ORIENTATION CONTROL (IOC) FLIGHT (WITH GPS MODULE) .................................................................. 17 A4 RECEIVER ADVANCED PROTECTION FUNCTION ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20 

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SPECIFICATIONS••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21 MC/PMU FIRMWARE UPGRADE••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 22 LED DESCRIPTION •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 23 

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## & Warning Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SIIITARI I= !=OR PI=OPI I= IIN[)!=R TI-ll= Al,l= 01= lR This product is an autopilot system designed for serious multi-rotor enthusiasts providing excellent self-leveling and altitude holding, which completely takes the stress out of flying RC multi-rotors for both professional and hobby applications. Despite the system having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connections are good, and keep children and animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup. DJI Innovations accepts no liability for damage(s) orinjuries incurred directly orindirectly from the use ofthis product in the following conditions: 

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### 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any otherconditions no matter physicallyor mentally that could impair your ability. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident. Failure tofollow the guidance ofthe manual to assemble oroperate. Malfunctions caused by refit orreplacement with non-DJI accessories and parts. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by using third party products orfake DJI products. Damage(s) orinjuries caused bymis-operation orsubjective mis-judgment. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging. Damage(s) orinjuries caused bycontinued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the main components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories). 10. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy sight, and pooreyesight is not suitablefor operating and otherconditions not suitablefor operating. 11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderate breeze), snow, hail, lightning,tornadoes, hurricanes etc. 12. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake,etc. 13. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of aircraft. 14. Damage(s) orinjuries caused bythe misuse ofthe battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers. 15. Otherlosses thatare notcovered by the scopeof OJIInnovations liability.

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Step3 Double Check Mount : DO NOT attach the PMU on otherdevice. Sufficient airflow over the PMU is highly recommended. Tip : If use with DJI multi-rotor, you can solderthe powercable to power pads on frame bottom board. Please refer to DJI multi-rotor manual for details. If use with 3rd part aircraft, you can make a connecter by connect PMU and battery. LED Module Mount : Make sure You can see the light duringtheflight leavethe USB interface to be accessible. Use the 3M gummedpaper provided tofix. Gimbal Connectthe gimbal servos to the ports of F 1 and F2 if a gimbal is used, and use the softwarefor configurations.

Mount : GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference, should befar awayfrom any electronic devices. If you use yourown mounting rod, make surett is NOT magnetic! Procedures : (1}You should use epoxy resin AB glue to assemble the GPS bracket first Mountthe bracket onthe center plate ofcraft. Position the bracket at least 10emfrom any propeller. (2}The DJI logo marked on the GPS should face the sky, with the orientation arrow pointing directly foJWard. thenfixthe GPS on the plate ofthe bracket (by 3M glue provided}. Tip : The GPS/Compass is packaged with a indication line for
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### 2 StopMotor: We providetwo optionsto stop motors in the assistantsoftware: Immediately and Intelligent. (1} Immediately Mode: Ifyou select this mode, in any control mode, once motors start and throttle stick is over 10%, motors will not stop immediately only when throttle stick is back under 10% the motors will stop. In this case, if you push the throttle stick over 10% within 5 seconds after motors stop, motors will re-start, CSC is not needed. If you don 't push throttle stick after motors start in three seconds, motors will stop automatically. (2) Intelligent Mode: By using this mode, different control mode has different way of stopping motors. In Manual Mode, only executing CSC can stop motors. In A TTl. Mode or GPS A TTl. Mode, any one of following four cases will stop motors: a) You don't push throttle stick aftermotors start within three seconds; b) Executing CSC; c) Throttle stick under 10%, and after landing for more than 3 seconds. d) Iftheangle ofmulti-rotor is over70•, and throttle stick under 10%.



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### I GPS A TTl. Mode, it has landingjudgment, which will stop motors. 

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### I GPS A TTl. Mode, you have to execute

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**~** (3) (4) over 10%in 3 seconds, otherwise motors will stop after 3 seconds. During normal flight, only pull throttle stick under 10%will not stop motors in any control mode. For safety reason, when the slope angle of multi-rotor is over 70• during the flight in A TTl. 

### I GPS A TTl. Mode (may be caused by collision, motor and ESC error or propeller broken down),

# l I and throttle stick is under 10%, motors will stop automatically. 1 1 **"'-~~....._-.....-.~~-~"''"--~--~~--=-·.,...~-----.~----..,.,.~~=-"""'-~~--=r~~-.-=-=--=~·===,...,....._~~-~-o~-..-** 

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# 0 (l) If you choose the Immediately Mode, you should not pull throttle stick under 10% during flight. because it will stop motors. Ifyou do it accidentally, you should push the throttle stick over 10% in 5sto re-start motors. (2) DO NOT executethe CSC during normal flight withoutany reason, or it will stop motors atonce. (l) If you choose the Intelligent mode, and the throttle stick is under 10%, this will trigger the landing 

# • :"'! Procedure, in any control mode. In this judgment, pitch, roll and yaw controls are denied except the throttle, but multi-rotor will still auto level. (2) In any control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any reason. (l) Any ofthesetwo cut offtypes will only work properly ifTX calibration is correct done. (2) In failed-safe, CSC is denied by the main controller, motors will hold theirstate.
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## Step/ 

## Compass Calibration Without GPS module, please skip this step. Ifyou use with GPS module,follow step-by-step for calibration. (1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is magnetic interference, such as magnetite, car park, and steel reinforcement underthe ground. 

# 0 (2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys orcell phones. (3) Compass module CANNOTwork in the polar circle. (4) Compass Calibration is very important, otherwisethe system will work abnormal. 

### Calibration Procedures

1. 2. 3. Switch on thetransmitter, and then poweron autopilot system! Quickly switch the control mode switch from Manual Mode to GPS

## Am Mode and back to Manual Modefor 6 to 10times, The LED indicatorwill turn on constantly yellow. (Fig.l) Hold your Multi-rotor horizontal and rotate it around the gravitational force line (about 360°) until the LED changes to constant green, and then gotothe next step. 4. (Fig.2)Hold your Multi-rotor vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around the gravitational force line (about 360°) until the LED turns off, meaning thecalibration is finished.

Fig.l Fig.2 5. Ifthe calibration was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. Ifthe LED keeps flashing quickly Red, the calibration has failed. Switch the control mode switch one time to cancel the calibration, and then re-startfrom 2.



### 1. When the GPS is abnormal, the Main controllerwill tell you by the LED blinking Red and Yellow alternately

**([l••c:::::J~.** disable the GPS Module, and automatically enter the aircraft into the ATII.Mode. 

### 2. You don't need to rotate yourmulti-rotor on a precise horizontal orvertical surface, but keep at least 45• difference between horizontal and vertical calibration. 

### 3. If you keep having calibration failure, it might suggest that there is very strong magnetic interference around the GPS /Compass module, pleaseavoid flying in this area. 

### 4. When to do re-calibration (1) The flight field is changed. (2) When the multi-rotor mechanical setup has changed: a) IftheGPS/Compass module is re-positioned. b) Ifelectronic devices are added/removed/ re-positioned (Main Controller, servos, batteries,etc.). c) When the mechanical structureofthe multi-rotor is changed. (3) Iftheflight direction appears to beshifting (meaning the multi-rotor doesn't "fly straight"). (4) The LED indicator often indicates abnormality blinking when the multi-rotor spins. (It is normal forthisto e2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Step2 AssemblyCheckingList Please check each item, to make sure forsafety. Any ofthe following mistakes will lead to a dangerous accident, double check all these items: (l} Rotation direction ofmotor is opposite (2) Infirm connection between the motor and the ESC 

# 0 (3) Wrong or infirm installation ofMain controller (4) Wrong or infirm connection between the main controller and ESC. (5) Propeller installation mistake (6) Magnetization ofthe compass Make sure thefollowing items are correct. 0) Make sure you have assembled your multi-rotor correctly. (2) Make sure you have done the configuration procedure correctly. (3) Makesure all connections are in good condition. (4) Make sure batteries are fully charged for yourtransmitter, autopilot system and all devices. 

## Step3 BeforeFlight Carry 

### out the following procedures (is based on Intelligent Mode of Motor Stop) 

### to make sure all configurations are correct. Referto the Appendix->LED Description for more LED details. 1. Always switch on the transmitterfirst, then power on multi-rotor! 2. Keep the aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished



### <••o••oet~oe•••). After that, the LED may blink Yellow 4 times quickly (0000). Start motor is disable during LED blinking Yellow 4 times quickly (0000), as the system is warming up. 3. After the 4 times Yellow LED disappears, toggle the control mode switch on your transmitter to make sure it is working properly. For example, LED blinks (0 ...), which means the system is in ATTl. Mode and the GPS signal is worst Check it with LED indicator to specify the current working mode for MC. See following table for details about LED indicator; (l) There are Manual Mode and ATTl. Mode without a GPS/Compass module, no GPS signal status LED indicator. (2) After connecting to the GPS/Compass module, GPS ATTl. Mode is available, and GPS signal status LED indicator is available. Control Mode LED Indicator Manual Mode: NO LED ATTl. Mode: 0 (00 indicatesthat is stick(s) not at center) GPS Mode: 8 (88 indicates that is stick(s) not at center)
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### 12 f GPS Signal Status LED Indicator Signal is best (GPS satellites> 6): NO LED Signal is well (GPS satellites= 6) :• Signal is bad(GPS satellites=5): " Signal is worst (GPS satellites< 5) ,•••4. Keep the aircraft stationary, and then push both sticks to the left bottom or right bottom (shown as the following chart, defined as Combination Stick Commands (CSC)), to startthe motors.

5. Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, and the throttle stick under the mid point. Then check whether all propellers are rotating correctly. 6. Stop motors, powerofftheMulti-rotor. 7. Make sure all settings and configurations are correct and then youcan takeoffyou aircraft. After power on, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs, please refer 

### to the Abnormal LED instruction in the FAQ and aidstroubleshooting. 

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# l ' meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury. 

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2. If in GPS A TTl. ModSe, place the aircraft i(n an oLEpe 0n space without buildings o)r1 treesM.Take oMff the airAcrTaTft 1

# I after 6 or more GP satellites are found Red blinks once or no blinking . f in anual ode or . 

# l Mode, you can skip this step. 

# I 3. Start-up (I) Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished. (2) Please wait for the system to warm up gradually with the LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly (0000). You should not startthe motors until the blinking disappears. (3) Keep the aircraft stationary, and executethe CSC to startthe motors. (4) Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, at the same time raise the throttle stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if you do not push the throttle stick from the bottom within 3 sec and you will need to re-start the motors. (5) Keep raising thethrottle stick until all the rotors are working, push thethrottle stick to the mid point and then take-offyour multi-rotor gently, payattention notto push the stick excessively. (6) Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time when flying, and use the sticks to adjust the aircraft's position. Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the mid point to hover the aircraft 

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## I 4. Lower the aircraft slowly. Pull the throttle stick to the bottom and then execute the CSC to stop the motors 

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### FLYING NOTES(VERY IMPORT ANT) 

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# 0 (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) If you enable the Immediately Mode of Motor Stop; you should not pull throttle stick under 10% during flight, because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should push the throttle stickover 10% in Ssto re-start motors. DO NOT executetheCSC during normal flight withoutany reason, or it will stop motors atonce. Pay attention to the GPS satellite status LED indicator. Bad GPS signal may lead the aircraft to drift when hovering. DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances, to avoid strong magnetic interference with the GPS. Pleaseavoid using GPS A TIL Modeinthe areas, where GPS signal is most likely bad. Ifthe LED flashes quickly Red thenthisindicates battery voltageis low, land ASAP. If the transmitter indicates low-battery alarm, please land ASAP. In this condition the transmitter maycausethe aircraft to go out ofcontrol oreven crash. In GPS ATil. Mode, make sure that the home point is recorded when the GPS signal is well; otherwise the home point recording may be not so precise. In A Til Mode, throttle stick center position is for Om/ s along the vertical direction. You should keep the position of throttle stick higher than 10% from cut-throttle during the flight! In any control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10%during normal flight without any reason. (2) It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to prevent the aircraftfrom damage when landing. (3) If Low-Voltage Alarm is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant Software once Low-Voltage Alarm is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set before. (4) If Fail-Safe function is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant Software once Fail-Safe is triggered. Make sure you rememberwhatyou have set before.

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# Advanced Functions 

# AIFailSafe An introduction of Go-Home and Landing.
stay hover Signal lost 

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Home-point: Beforetakeoff, current position ofmulti-rotor will be saved as home-point by MC automaticallywhen you start the motors for the first time after 

### 6 ormore 

### GPS satellites are found (red light blinks once or no blinking) for 10 seconds. 

### 1. Please make sure to record the home-point before takeoff, and clearly knowwhere it is. Note 

### 2. During go-home the nose direction of the aircraft is facing toward the home-point, the aircraft is flying directly from the current position to the home-point. 

### 3. You can regain the control during the aircraft is hovering 

### 15 seconds. 

### The flowchart offailsafe and howto regain control This section will demonstrate the working logic offailsafe and howto regain control. '-

**,_;_;t;;;(t;i99~~ct-i~~~;;t.;l** The following description is effective onlywhen: ·, .. · .. . 

## i 1. The aircraft is in flight. · 2. The GPS works normally and signal is good (l!6 satellite, the LED blinks a single:__ How toregain control red light orno red light).

- Precautions

----- ... ·Attitude Mode: (1) theaircraftwill level its attitude :immediately (2) 3 seconds later, failsafe is triggered and

**~** .,._aircraftwill starttogohome. (3) Ifsignal is regained during · (1) or (2), itwill resume nonmal flight immediately. 

## --; :GPS Mode: (1) theaircraftwill slowdown and hover. (2) if

· >- the signal is restored within 3 seconds (TX and receiver

:connected),the system will immediatelyreturn to normal operation; does notenterfailsafe. (3) ifnotreconnected within 3sec, the system will enterfailsafe, then even ifthe 1signal is restored, the system will notexit failsafe. Attitude Mode: In Attitude Mode as soon asyou getsignal you can regain control. \GPS Mode: switch theTX mode 

## J switch toA TIT, ifthe receiver is 

# ··'ll connected,thenyou will regain control.

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### 'iiithis

### CaSe, the behaviorot"the aircraftis the sameas in 

## I Ifyou choose totum offtheTX, (2)Tum offthe 

# I :the above condition. 

# 1 you mustbepretty sure thatyou TX (weassume l>- Ifyouwanttheaircraft to Return Home, please donottum -- know how to regain control. Here you wantto 

# t· triggerfailsafe) 

### i :theTX backon within 3 secondS*, otherwisetheaircraft we offer a method, please read will exitfailsafe modeimlll(!diately. _ _ .. _ _ _ 1 carefully.



## ... We stronglyrecommendyou DO NOTtrythis, becausethere arethree When you tum offtheTX, use the following typesofrisk: method to regain control: (1) You mustbe prettyclearwhetherthe Home-pointis OKforlanding or (1) Switch theTX switch toGPS. not. (You have to understand thedefinition ofHome-pointwell and the (2) and then putthrottie tothecenter working process offailsafe) position(greaterthan 3sec after switching off, (2) Iftherearetall buildings around, theaircraft may beobstructed on the important), you can nowtum theTX back on. way. (3) thenyou can switch theTX Control mode (3)When GPS signal is bad orGPS is notworking, failsafe will notwork switch toAmto regain controL Note: ifyoustartthe motors, butdo not push thethrottietotake-offtheaircraft, in this caseit is very dangerous totum offtheTX, becausetheaircraftwill take offautomatically, so do nottrythis. * If signal lost for more than 3 seconds failsafe will be triggered, ifsignal regained within 3seconds it will exit failsafe immediately. 4:>2013 DJI Innovations.All Rights Reserved. 

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# A2Low- VoltageAlert In order to prevent your multi-rotor from a crash or other harmful consequences caused by low battery voltage, there are two levels of low voltage protection available to use. You can choose to use or not to use them; however we strongly recommend using the protections if available! Low-Voltage Alert is to indicate that the battery cannot provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warn you to land the aircraft ASAP. You can configure this function in the assistant software, and please read the text in the software carefully before your flight. Make sure to carry outthe Current Voltage Calibration.
There are both first level and second level protections. The first level protection has LED warning. During second level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the center point of throttle stick will move up slowly to 90% of endpoint, you should land ASAP to preventyour aircraft from crashing! It is not for fun, you should land your aircraft ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing or other harmful consequences!!! Configure the FailSafe function in the assistant software -• •Advanced• -• "F/S" and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully. (2) Configure the Low-Voltage Alert function in the assistant software -• "Advanced• ·> "Voltage" and read the instructionthoroughly and carefully.

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# A3Intelligent Orientation Control(IOC)Flight(with 

## GPSmodule) Definition of Forward Direction: Multi -rotor will fly along this direction when you push the elevator stick(-..). 

## SteplBeforeYou Start Usually, the forward direction of a flying multi-rotor is the same as the nose direction. By using IOC, wherever the nose points, the forward direction has nothing to do with nose direction. The red and blue arrows on the transmitter are corresponding to pitch and roll operations in the following diagram. • In course lock flying, the forward direction is the same as a recorded nose direction. All the following requirements are met: the autopilot system is in ATTl. Mode or GPS ATTl. Mode.

Normal flying Course Lock Flying • In home lock flying, the forward direction is the same as the direction from home pointto multi-rotor. All the following requirements are met: 6 or more GPS satellites are found, in GPS ATTl. Mode, and the aircraft is further than 10m away from the home point.



## ~~ '7 

## •Home Normal flying Home Lock Flying 

## Step2JOCSwitch Setting Before using the IOC function, you have to choose a 3-position switch on yourtransmitter as the IOC switch, which is also used for recording the orientation, home position in corresponding modes. Refer to the assistant software; clickthe "Advanced" to find the "IOC". IOCSwitch IOC Function 

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**'--~** Course Lock Home Lock The above table is for example. The function of the switch position may be reversed since normal/reversed setting of the switch channel. Toggle the switch and observe the slider position of channel X2 on the assistant software screen, the corresponding area should turn blue. Q2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 17 J

### Step3Method of Forward Direction and Home Point Recording If you use the IOC function, please be aware ofthe Forward Direction ofCourse Lock Flying, and the home point of Home Lock Flying. There are two ways to record the forward direction and the home point: Manually and Automatically. You may choose any one record method. The LED will blink Green quickly ifsuccessfully recorded.

Manually Course Lock 30 secondsafteryou power on the autopilot system. 30 secondsafter you power on the autopilot system. Toggle the IOC switch from Offto Course Lock, and back to Off

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**':l~~~klt~~C:** 5 times. will be saved as home point when you start the motorsforthe firsttimeafter 6 or more GPS

satellites have been found for 10 seconds. After 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. And the aircraft can be hovering. Toggle the IOC switch from Course Lock to Home Lock, and back to Course Lock quickly 3 to 5 times.

- -··-----------------------··--------------··. DO NOT toggle the switch between Off to Home Lock, since it may change the recording of the Forward Direction ofCourse Lock. 

### Step4IOC Flying Test Then you can do Course Lock and Home Lock flying test. Carry out an IOC flight by the following procedure. The Control Mode LED will blink Yellow and Green alternatively (0.) to indicate the IOC mode only when the main controller is really to fly in Course Lock, Home Lock modes. During the STEPl: Record same flight Course Lock 

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Switch Setting Forward Direction

Record the Home Point STEP2:0N



# ~t ',\ Set Control Mode switch at GPS or ATTl. position, Toggle IOC switch from OFF

Set Control Mode switch at GPS position, Toggle IOC switch from OFF to Home Lock

**~** Aircraft moving direction when pull pitch stick STEP3:0FF 

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,



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to OFF position



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Toggle IOC switch

to OFF position

•Home point 

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Toggle IOC switch from OFF to Course Lock position 

# • Toggle IOC switch from OFF to Home Lock positionIOC FL VING NOTES 

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f (l) When Multi-rotor is flying by home lock far away from you and the home point, please DO NOT toggle the IOC switch many times quickly so as to avoid the change of home point without your attention. (1) Home lockflying requires that 6 or more GPS satellites are found and the aircraft is further than 10m away from the home point. (2) If the IOC flying requirement is not satisfied, the autopilot system will quit IOC control mode. Please be aware ofthe LED indicator, to know the current control mode ofthe autopilot system. (1) Blinking indications of IOC 

### 0@ are: a) Before motors start: 

### 0@ blink, all sticks (except throttle stick) return to center; 

## 0 4lt@ blink, stick(s) (except throttle stick) not at center. b) After motors start and throttle stick is over 10% in 3 seconds: 

### 0@ blink, all sticks return to center; 

### 0@@ blink, stick(s} not at center. (2) Before you do the home lock flight. you have to fly the aircraft out of the 10m range around home point, and then flip the IOC switch to Home Lock position to fly in home lock when all the requirements are met. If you have already toggled the IOC switch to Home Lock position when the aircraft is still in 10m range around home point, and this is the first time you are going to fly in home lock during the current flight, then if all the requirements are met, the main controller will change into home lock automatically when Multi-rotorflies outthe 10m range around home point. (3) When flying in Home Lock mode, if any of the following situations happen, then the l, system will quit Home Lock flying and automatically enter Course Lock flying. The aircraft will fly in Course Lock using the earlier forward direction. a) The aircraft fly's within 10m range ofthe home point. b) You toggle the control mode switch to the ATTl. Mode. c) The GPS signal becomes bad (The GPS signal LED is blinking Red twice orthree times). (4) We suggest that you should know clearly which flight lock method you are goingto fly, and you know the locked forward direction or home point, beforeyou switch on IOC mode

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# j A4ReceiverAdvancedProtectionFunction You are asked to enable this function by connecting to the Assistant Software, please setit atthe section of Basic->R/C-> Receiver Advanced Protection. Ifyou choose enable it, the FailSafe will be triggered ifthe following situations occur during flight. According tothe difference ofthe aircraft height, there are two situations. a) Lower than lOOm, the A/E/R channel is not at the mid point b) Higherthan lOOm, the A/E/R channel is notat the mid point orthe throttle stickis abovethe mid point. In the GPS Mode or A TTl. Mode, ifthe requirement a) orb) is satisfied, and the output data of four channels A/E/R/T have not changed for 20seconds, then the aircraft will hover automatically. Afterthat, iftheoutputdata offour channels A/E/R/Tstill do not any changes and last for 10 seconds, the autopilot system will think that the data from receiver is abnormal, and then enterthe FailSafe Mode. Briefintroduction ofhow

### toquitthe FailSafe Mode Ifthere is any command changefrom the receiver, the autopilot system thinks that the receiver is regained. In A TTl. Mode and Manual Mode, it will quit the FailSafe Mode automatically. In GPS Mode, please toggle the control mode switch to the A 

### Til. Mode and Manual Mode position to regain the control. Refer to the FailSafe section for more details.

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# Appendix



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# 1 l 

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## l (1) Three Modes ofAutopilot (4)S-Bus Receiver Support 

## !

Built-In Functions 

### Peripheral Supported Multi-rotor
Supported ESC output Recommended Transmitter Assistant Software System Requirement 

### Electrical 

## & Mechanical Working Voltage Range

Power Consumption OperatingTemperature Weight
Dimensions (2)Enhanced Fail Safe (5)PPM Receiver Support (3)Low Voltage Protection (6)2-axle Gimbal Support 

# • Quad-rotor 14, X4; • Hexa-rotor 16, X6, IY6, Y6. • Octo- rotor 18, VB, X8 400Hz refresh frequency. PCM or2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels. Windows XP SP3; Windows 7; Windows 8 

# • 

# • • MC:4.8V - 5.5 V PMU Input: 7.4V- 26.0 V (recommend 2S- 6S LiPo) Output(V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V Output(V-SEN port red wire)burst current:7.5A MAX: 3.l5W(025A@l2.6V) 

### e Normal: 1.638W(O.l3A@l2.6V) -1o·c- 5o·c (l4F -122F) 

### e MC:27g 

# • • • • GPS/Compass: 27g PMU:28g LED: 13g MC: 45.5mm x 32.5mm x 18.5mm • GPS/Compass: 46mm (diameter) x lOmm • PMU: 39.5mm x 27.5mm x lO.Omm • LED : 25mm x 25mm x 7.0mm 

### Flight Performance (can be effected by mechanical performance and payloads) HoveringAccuracy (GPS Mode) • Vertical: ± 0.8m Max Yaw AngularVelocity MaxTiltAngle Max

### Ascent/ DescentSpeed

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## I • Horizontal: ±2.5m 

### 2oo·1s 35° Ascent: 6m/s, Descent: 4.5 m/s

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## MC/PMUFirmware Upgrade Please follow the procedure for software and firmware upgrade; otherwise the system might not work properly. For SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT use power battery during firmware upgrade.

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet. 2. Please close all the other applications during the firmware upgrade, including anti-virus software and firewall. 3. Make sure the power supply is securely connected. DO NOT un-plug the power supply until firmware upgrade has finished. 

### 4. Connect system to PC with Micro-USB cable, DO NOT break connection until firmware upgrade is finished. 5. Run Software and wait for connection. 6.



### Select~ option-?Check the MC and PMU Firmware Version. 7. DJI server will check your current firmware version, and get the latestfirmware prepared forthe unit. 8. If there is a firmware version more up-to-date than your current version, you will be able to click to update them. 9. Wait until Assistant software shows "finished". 10.



### Click~ and power cycle the unit after at least 5 seconds. 11. Your unit is now up-to-date.



# ! (l) (2) After firmware upgrade, please re-configure the system using Assistant software. If firmware upgrade failed, the system will enter waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically, please try again with the above procedures. (3)



### Select~ option-?Check the GPS Firmware Version, online upgrade is disable.

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System startand self-check IMU abnormal data Warm up after power on Bias ofSensors too Big Compass Error too Big Tx signal lost Low Voltage Alert Record forward direction or home point
Control Mode Indictor 

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# ••o 0000 

# •••••• 00000000000000000000 

# •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••• Manual Mode: None A

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## 00) GPS Mode: • ( stick(s) not at center ••) IOC Mode: 

# 0•( stick(s) not at center 

## 0••) GPSSignal is Best(GPS Satellite number> 6): None GPS Signal StateIndicator GPS Signal is Weii(GPS Satellite number= 6): • ( GPS/Compass Module is necessary ) GPS Signal is Bad (GPS Satellite number=5): •• 

# i GPSSignal is Worst (GPS Satellite number< 5): ••• 

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Begin vertical calibration

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### V2 system, ifyou are 

### Vl system user, please read the following text carefully, and refer to the other text in this Guide for usage details (including Assistant Software Configuration, Basic flying, Advanced Function Appendix and FAQ, etc.). 

## VlAssemblyandConnection Connect the 

### Vl system according to the following chart. vu Do not mountit on any other electronic devices. Make sure can seethe LED lightduringtheflight. If usewith DJI multi-rotor, you can solderthe VU power power pads on frame bottomboard. Please referto DJI manual fordetails. • If use with

**3rt~** part multi-rotor, you can make a connecter 

### liilil'!l!l!l!!.l.

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(Optional)GPS/COMPASS

**Gf'SoQ:mpass.JSsenslivelomagneli:~.shOUdbefdr'iN/'a'fkoolanjelectrooicdEMces_** You should use

**~**msin Milletoassenblethe GPS bracketfirs! as the figure showed 1o p-M:xJspage Mourtthebracket

**oothecerter~eofcraft**first, then fix the GPS on the paleofthebfaG:ket (by

**3M~~** TheGPSassmsi!ivelovl:Jr.:U:nKtedereoce,sop:ISl(mlhetrncketS:Ioosl10 antanmjrota. The OJ! logo marlcedontheGPS &lould face the sky, with the ail:lriamMCM'

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**lheGPSA";CIIl'EISSis~W1hasp;!Cian:tca~oofmbriJlOlJUigtrlhehtma.** lryou a&llriCEWtainwhethermaerimnearlheGPS.CanpassmocUeaerTI3!J'l(tta nc.i, you C3l useacarpassormagrD lochecl<. • lfyou ussyourownmounling rod, make sure 1t isNOT 

# - Motors and ESCs in DJI roolfi...rotor kitare recommended. Please make sure you are using the ESCs and recommended bythemanufacturer ofyourmulti rotorfirst outputis400Hz refresh frequency. Ifyou use 3'd party ESCs, please make sure the ESCs midpmntis at 1520us. DO NOT use700ustravel as 1t may lead a1rcraft to fly away or cause inJury and After connect ESCsto motors, calibrate all your ESCs through the receiver directly before connect them to Make sure all ofthem mto Governor off,

Please use 3M gummed paperprovided To mount MC. MC paralleltothe aircraft horizon. The output ports ofMC (the right side in figure} should the front of mufti-rotor. You' d better put MC at center of mutti-rotor. Please makesure an ports are when

**in~Bing** the MC so as to facilitate wiring and , . configuration.

**r~.,...-:.**·_,: In three-pin ports, pins nearthe nicks are signal pins.

**~** Afterchoosing a locationto mountthe MC, itis

**'~-** -!. recommended thatyou DO NOT mountthe MC until allwitings and software configurations are completed. 

## Vlis compatible with thePMU V2 (Accessoryof Naza-M V2) Vl system is compatible with the PMU 

### V2 of 

### V2 system; please carry out the following connection. The other modules connection is the same as before. Important: You are asked to upgrade your Firmware version of 

### Vl MC to 

### V3.10 or above, as the PUM 

### V2 can only work with the MC ofversion 

### 3.10 or above.

Take negative powersupply

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## VlPortDescription Please rememberthe function ofeach port, which may help you to use the Naza-M efficiently.



### Main Controller

.... For roll control (left/right)

..... Forpitch control (front/back)

.... Forthrottle control

..... For ruddercontrol

..... ForControl ModeSwitch

..... Forgimbal pitch control Orfor gain tuning

.... ForD-Bus (S-Bus compatible) Orfor gain tuning 

# IOrfor IOC switch

--- Forvoltage monitor (Connectwith VU V-SEN port)

...... To#]rotor

---- To#2 rotor

..... To#3rotor

.... To#4rotor

.... To#5rotor

**~** To#6rotor

..... To gimbal roll servo Orto#7 rotor (Upgradethe MC Firmware to V3.10 orabove)

**~** Togimbal pitch servo Orto#8 rotor(Upgradethe MC Firmwareto V3.10 orabove) cLEO--, 

## cEXP.--, LED port, for LED wire connection from Versatile Unit GPS port,forGPS module wire connection. (In three-pin ports, pins nearthe nicks are signal pins.) 

### Versatile Unit V-SEN V -SEN port: Tothe X3 portofthe main controller, for monitoring battery voltageand supplying power • Orange wire (signal wire) output: ±3.3V • Red wire (powerwire) output: 3A@5V 

### LED LED wire, to LED portofthe main controller.



## ~ USB port: PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades. 

### GPS 

## & Compass Connect to the EXP. port.

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### General Built-In Functions



### Peripheral Supported Multi-rotor Supported ESC output RecommendedTransmitter Assistant SoftwareSystem Requirement 

### Electrical 

## & Mechanical Working Voltage Range
PowerConsumption OperatingTemperature Weight

Dimensions 

# • Three Modes ofAutopilot 

# • Enhanced Fail Safe 

# • Low Voltage Protection 

# • S-Bus Receiver Support 

# • PPM Receiver Support 

# • 2-axle Gimbal Support

• Quad-rotor 14, X4; • Hexa-rotor 16, X6,1Y6, Y6. • Octo-rotor 18, V8, X8 (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 orabove) 400Hz refresh frequency. PCM or2.4GHzwith a minimum 4 channels. Windows XP SP3; Windows7


### e MC: 4.8V
- 5.5 V 

# • • VU Input: 7

### 2V- 26.0 V(recommend 2S
- 6S LiPo) Output(V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V Output(V-SEN portred wire)burst current:7.5A MAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V) 

### e Normal: 0.6W(O.l2A@5V) -l0°C- 50oC(l4F -122F) 

# • • MC:25g GPS:21.3g • VU:20g • MC: 45.5mm x 31.5mm x 18.5mm 

# • GPS & Compass: 46mm (diameter) x9mm • VU: 32.2mm x 2l.lmm x 7.7mm 

### Flight Performance (can be effected by mechanical performance and payloads) Hovering Accuracy(GPS Mode) • Vertical: 

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### ± 2.5m 200°/s 45° 6m/s

# FAQ AbnormalLED Indication List During the Checking Procedure, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs or even the system cannot work normally, please referto the following list and aidstroubleshooting.

(1) "System initializing and self-checking LED flashes" are not correct 

## (eeoeeoe•o••••Red LED appears in the last four green flashes). The autopilot system works abnormally. Please contact your dealer. (2) LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly (0000). The system is warming up. You cannot start the motors until the4 rapid yellow flashes disappear. (3) After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Green and Yellow 

# <••o) continually. Sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools"
- , IMU calibration, carry out calibration. (4) At the first motors start, the system will check the sensors Bias and you are asked to keep the aircraft stationary (no need of horizontal level). If you cannot start the motors and the LED blinks Green 6 times quickly

# <••••••), it means that the sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, enterthe "Tools- > IMU calibration, carry out basic calibration.
(5) Note: after the first successful motors start, this checking will be disabled and it is no need any more to keep the aircraft stationary during starting motors. The system blinks Red LED quickly during flying. Low-voltage protection is triggered. Please land the aircraft ASAP. (6) The system blinks Yellow LED quickly during flying. FailSafe Mode is triggered. Pay attention that there is notall buildings and trees to block your aircraft during go-home. (7) The LED blinks Red and Yellow alternately

# <:••C::::J). Compass error is too big. a) There may bea ferromagnetic substance doseto the Phantom. Lift the aircraft up aboutlm from the ground, ifthere is no Red and Yellow flashing, then it will not affect the flight. b) Otherwise, re-calibratethe compass. c) If re-calibration does notwork, please connect to the Assistant Software, selectthe ''Tools" and follow the tips to carry out the required operation.


## Fix the TBE{ToiletBowlEffect)Problem When flying in GPS A TTl. Mode and the compass calibration has been done correctly, should you find the aircraft rotating (Toilet bowl effect), ordrifting when hovering. Please check the GPS module mounting orientation and then re-do the compass calibration. Carry out the following procedure to re-mount the GPS module. In the following diagram (view from the top), the aircraft can appear to be rotating in both clockwise and ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Motors Startfailure causedby TXstick(s)mid pointerrortoobig If the TX stick(s) mid point error is too big, Motors Start will fail when you execute the Combination Stick Commands (CSC) and lead to the aircraft will not takeoff.. And the LED will blink Red four times per second continually to warn you. TX stick(s) mid point errortoo big can be caused bythefollowing reasons: (1) There is TX stick (except the throttle stick) not at centerwhen power on the autopilot system. (2) The TX sticks has been trimmed, which leads to the large deviation of mid point. For example, the SUB-TRIM has been adjusted for Futaba transmitter. (3) TheTX stick(s) travel has larger asymmetry. For the reason (1), please put all TX sticks at the mid point, and then power cycle the autopilot system to re-record the mid point. If the problem continues, that can be caused by the reason (2) or reason {3), yo u need to adjust the output range of your TX, and then use the Assistant Software to redo the TX cali bration. Please carry out the following procedures. (1) Connect to the Assistant software, click Basic-> R/C-> Command Sticks Calibration, and push all TX sticks throughouttheir completetravel range to see ifany stickcannotreach its largest position. {2) Adjust the largest travel of TX stick until the cursor on the Assistant software can reach both end positions, according to your TX manual. (3) Power cycle the autopilot system, note that power cycle is required. (4) Redo the TX calibration according to theAssistant software.

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# Setup: Ground 

# Station: 1. Laptop - Power Up 2. Datalink USB Radio - Connectto PC 3. Hand Controller (if Desired) - Connect to PC 4. Video Monitor -Install on tripod and attach Video Receiver and Antenna (as appropriate) 5. Video Capture Device {lf Used)- Connect to PC 6. Video Receiver - Connect Output to Video Capture Device and Monitor (use splitter as required) 7. Ground Station Application - Start 8. Com Port - Select (Do Not Connect) 

# Aircraft: 1. Preflight Inspection: a. Propeller Blades - Secure, No Damage b. Motors- Secure c. Landing Gear Mounts - Locked d. Electronics- Secure e. Wiring - Secure, No Chaffing 

# f. GPS Antenna - Secure, Arrow Pointed Forward ofAircraft g. Cameras- Secure, Connected to Aircraft h. Camera Mount- Secure, Wiring Clear of Mechanism i. Landing Gear- Secure, No Loose Hardware, Skid Tubes Centered 2. Batteries: a. Video (as required) - Mounted on Camera Gimbal b. Main- Secured to Battery Tray, Tray Attached to Landing GearAssy at 3 points. Page 

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# 3. RIC Radio: a. Throttle Stick - Low b. Power On c. Correct Aircraft Memory Selected d. Flight Mode Switch- Attitude (Center Pos) e. Control Rate Switch (if equipped)- High f. Throttle - Keep Low 4. Video Transmitter- Connect 5. Electronics - Connect 

# Mission Planning: 1. Connect Button -Press to Connect Datalink 2. If Using Simulator: a. Position Mouse Cursor over point on map as desired aircraft home point. b. CTRL 

# + RIGHT Click c. Simulation - Check Box d. Warning Box- Acknowledge and click OK 3. Joystick (Optional): a. Choose Joystick b. Calibration - Perform following prompts c. Channel Mapping: i. Ch 

# 1 -YAW, Normal ii. CH 2- Collective Pitch, Reversed iii. CH 3- Roll, Normal iv. CH 4- Elevator, Reversed v. Set-OK 4. Sys_Set: a. Set OffsetAs: As Required (set to home point ground e1evation indicated by Google Maps) b. Height Mode - Selected c. Set-OK 5. 

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# 6. Editor- Click button to open: a. Select - New or Open, if New: b. Place Waypoints- CNTRL-Left Click on Map c. Editing Waypoints - Highlight d. Mission Properties: i. Mission Time Limit - Set in Seconds 

# (600-900 Seconds Typical) ii. Route Type- Continuous 

# iii. StartWaypolnt - SetWIP

# # iv. Vertical Speed Limit- Set (1.5 m/sec default) e. SetAll WP Parameter: 

# 1. Set AllWP Alt - As Required in Meters ii. Set All AP Speed - As Required in M/Sec iii. SetAll WP Turn Mode- SetAs Required f. Save - Name as Desired g. Upload- Check All WP Parameters- Click OK 

# Aircraft Launch: 1. Video Capture - Start (TerraScope or DVR) 2. RIC Radio - Setto 

# GPS, Throttle Mid-Stick 

# 3. Immediate Preflight Checks: a. 

# Data Link Signal Strength - Green, 

# 4 bars b. GPS-GOOD c. 

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# Mode- GPS ATTJ e. 

# Motor Voltage - 24.9 V minimum 4. Editor- Press 

# GO (if red) 5. Aircraft- Observe Take Off 6. Set HomeWaypoint- SeWerifyAltitude and Position 7. Set Home Waypoint- Click

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4. TO STOP: 

# a. Pause Button - Click, select Joystick or Keyboard Mode 

# 5. TO RESUME MISSION 

# a. Continue Button - Click 6. Change Flight Plan: a. In EditorWindow- EDlT- Click b. Change Mission Parameters as needed c. Upload - Click d. Mission Waypoints -Verify, click OK to upload e. EditorWindow- Click GO 

# f. 

# MonitorAircraft change in direction 

# Recovery: 1. Go Home - Click 2. Go Home Window- Click GO TO HOME 

# 3. Monitor Aircraft Return, Once Stabilized over Home WP at Home Altitude: 4. Pause Button - Click, select Keyboard Control Mode 5. EditorWindow- Click Autolanding 

# 6. Monitor Landing a. ABORT- Press UP Arrow Button 7. Once on Ground - Battery, Disconnect Page 

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# 3. MonitorAircraft Return 4. When Aircraft within Visual Range for Orientation Recognition: a. RC Radio - Switches Set, Throttle Low b. RC Radio - ON c. RC Radio - Throttle Mid-Range 5. RC Radio Flight Mode - Cycle from GPS to Attitude or Manual, then to desired mode for landing. 6. Execute RC Landing as required 7. Once on Ground- Battery Power, Disconnect

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# Emergency Procedures: Loss of Communications, Data Link: USB Connection - Check USB Connection - Unplug and Re-plug to reset COM PORT- Select CONNECT- Click EditorWindow- Download Button, press Cannot Re-Establish Link: a. MonitorAircraft Video Downlink for Range/Bearing info, record. b. R/C Radio - Cycle Flight Mode to transfer from Waypoint Mode c. RecoverAircraft via RIC Mode 

# Loss of Communications, RIC Mode: 1. R/C Radio Antenna - CHECK LOS to Aircraft 2. R/C Radio- POWER OFF, then ON 3. Verify RIC Radio Battery Voltage 4. Flight Mode Switch - CYCLE 5. If no link established to aircraft: a. Clear Landing Area b. Inform nearby persons of imminentAutomatic Landing ofAircraft c. MonitorAircraft Return to Home and Landing 

# Low Battery,< 21.3 Volts: 1. 

# R/C Control Mode - Land ASAP 2. In Waypoint Flight Mode - Continue Below: 

# 3. Go Home- Click 

# 4. Go Home Window- Click GO TO HOME 

# 5. When Aircraft within Visual Range for Orientation Recognition: a. RC Radio- Switches Set, Throttle Low b. RC Radio - ON c. RC Radio -Throttle Mid-Range 6. RC Radio Flight Mode- Cycle from GPS to Attitude or Manual, then to desired mode for landing. 7. Execute RC Landing ASAP Page 6 of9I 

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# Land ASAP, if Down Range: a. Use Video to Select Suitable Safe Landing Area b. Flight Mode - GPS c. Video Payload - Point Down to view ground d. Maneuverto Clear Landing Spot e. Command Descent to ground (-2.0 M/Sec) 

# f. Ground Contact- Throttle Low, Mode Attitude g. Aircraft Location - Record 2. Waypoint Flight Mode - 

# Continue Below: a. Mission- PAUSE, Keyboard Control Mode b. Video Payload - Point Down to view ground c. Altitude - Command Descent (Down Arrow Key) d. Maneuverto Clear Landing Spot e. When within 20 Meters of Ground - AUTOLAND - Press 

# f. Monitor Landing via Video, 

# if LOS permits g. Aircraft Location - Record 

# Loss of GPS: 1. 

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# 5. 6. RIC Control Mode - Recover in Attitude Mode In Waypoint Flight Mode - Continue Below: Mission- PAUSE, Keyboard Mode RIC Radio - Power On, Select Attitude Mode RecoverAircraft in RIC Control Mode Ifbeyond range of RIC Radio, Aircraft will auto-descend to ground in level attitude 

# Aircraft Fly-Away: 1. RIC Control Mode - Recover in Attitude or Manual Mode 2. No Response- Command Motor Shutdown (Split Sticks)

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# Compass Calibration: Perform this procedurewhen operating in new location more than 60 miles apart or after GPS/Compass module has been reinstalled/mounted. Caution: (1) DO NOT calibrate compass where there is strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, near parked vehicles, and steel reinforcement underthe ground. (2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or cell phones. (3) Compass Calibration isvery important; otherwise the flight control system cannotwork. 

# Setup: 1. RIC Radio - Switches Set, Throttle Low, Mode Attitude 2. RIC Radio- Power ON 3. Aircraft- Batteries installed, CONNECT 4. Aircraft- Verify Flight Mode Attitude (LED) 5. Aircraft- held level offground (Use Assistant) 6. R/C Radio- GPS Mode

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